Privacy Policy

Alex and All the Animals Rescue CIC
Effective Date: 15/07/2025

We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

1. Who We Are
Alex and All the Animals Rescue is a UK-based wildlife rescue organization.
For the purposes of data protection law (UK GDPR), we are the data controller.

2. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal data when you interact with our website or services:

Name and contact details (e.g., when you fill out a contact form or sign up for updates)

Donation information (processed securely via third-party providers like PayPal or Stripe)

Volunteer application data

Website usage data via cookies and analytics tools (non-personally identifiable)

3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:

Respond to enquiries and provide support

Process donations and gift aid (if applicable)

Send you updates, newsletters, and appeals (only with your consent)

Improve the functionality and security of our website

We will never sell your data to third parties.

4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your data under one or more of the following legal bases:

Your consent (e.g., for marketing)

To fulfil a contract (e.g., responding to your enquiries or processing a donation)

Legal obligation (e.g., maintaining records for HMRC/Gift Aid)

Legitimate interests, such as improving our services and communications

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data
Your data is stored securely and only accessible by authorized personnel. We use encrypted connections (SSL) and reputable data processors.

We retain data only as long as necessary for our purposes and to meet legal obligations.

6. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you

Correct inaccuracies in your data

Request erasure (the “right to be forgotten”)

Object to or restrict processing

Withdraw consent (e.g., for marketing)

Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, contact: alexandalltheanimals@hotmail.com

7. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance user experience and track website performance. You can control cookie settings via your browser or our cookie banner.

8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page.

9. Contact Us
For any questions about this privacy policy or how we use your data, please contact: