Privacy Policy for Aashaa Networking Group (ANG)
Effective Date: 1st October 2024
Introduction
Aashaa Networking Group (ANG) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store your information in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
By engaging with Aashaa Networking Group (ANG), you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Personal Identification Information: Name, address, email address, phone number, and date of birth.
Financial Information: Payment details for transactions.
Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, services, or interact with us.
Special Category Data: Information about sexual orientation or gender identity if voluntarily provided (for example, as part of LGBTQIA+ advocacy events).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
Provide and manage our services.
Process payments and fulfill orders.
Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
Improve our services and user experience.
Send updates, newsletters, or marketing communications (only with your consent).
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific purposes (e.g., marketing communications).
Contractual Necessity: To fulfill a contract or provide services you have requested.
Legal Obligation: To comply with UK laws and regulations.
Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and protect our operations.
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with:
Service providers and partners who assist us in delivering our services.
Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights.
All third parties are required to respect the confidentiality and security of your data and comply with UK GDPR.
5. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal or reporting requirements.
6. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: Correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
Right to Restriction: Limit how your data is processed in certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise your rights, contact us at cs@aashaa.org.uk
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
8. Cookies and Tracking
We may use cookies to improve your experience on our website. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy www.aashaa.org.uk.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website or services may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing any personal data.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website, and we encourage you to review it regularly.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Email: cs@aashaa org.uk
Address: 128 City Road London EC1V 2NX
This Privacy Policy is designed to ensure compliance with UK data protection laws while maintaining transparency about how Aashaa Networking Group (ANG) handles personal data.