What is this Privacy Policy for?
This privacy policy is for the website www.threenineschildrenscharity.org.uk and is served by Three Nines Children’s Charity. It governs the privacy of its users who choose to use it.
The policy outlines the different areas where user privacy is concerned and the obligations and requirements of the users, the website, and the website owners. It also details the way this website processes, stores, and protects user data and information.
The Website
This website and its owners take a proactive approach to user privacy and ensure that all necessary steps are taken to protect the privacy of users throughout their visiting experience. This website complies with all UK national laws and requirements for user privacy.
Use of Cookies
This website uses cookies to enhance the user experience while visiting the site. Where applicable, the site uses a cookie control system allowing users on their first visit to allow or disallow the use of cookies on their computer or device. This complies with current legislation requiring websites to obtain explicit consent from users before placing or reading cookies on a user’s device.
Cookies are small files saved to the user’s hard drive that track, save, and store information about their interactions and usage of the website. This enables a more tailored experience. Users can prevent the use of cookies via their browser settings.
The website uses Google Analytics to monitor visitors in order to better understand how they use the site. Google Analytics uses cookies to track usage but does not store, save, or collect personal information. You can read Google’s privacy policy here: http://www.google.com/privacy.html
Contact & Communication
Users contacting this website and/or its owners do so at their own discretion and provide personal details at their own risk. All personal information is kept private and stored securely until no longer required, in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. While efforts are made to ensure a secure form submission process, users do so at their own risk.
Information submitted may be used to provide further information about the charity’s services or to assist with queries. This includes subscribing users to email newsletters, but only if this was made clear and with the user’s express permission, or where the user has previously enquired about or used the services. Your details are not passed on to any third parties.
Email Newsletter
This website operates an email newsletter programme to inform subscribers about the charity’s services. Users can subscribe online at their own discretion. Some subscriptions may be manually processed with prior written agreement.
Subscriptions comply with UK Spam Laws under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003. All details are held securely in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. No personal details are shared with third parties. Under the Data Protection Act 1998, you may request a copy of information held about you by this website’s newsletter. A small fee may apply. Requests should be made in writing to the address at the end of this policy.
Marketing emails may contain tracking facilities to monitor subscriber activity (e.g. email opens, link clicks). This information is used to improve future campaigns.
Subscribers can unsubscribe at any time through an automated system detailed in each email footer. If unavailable, clear instructions will be provided.
External Links
While this website aims to include only safe and relevant external links, users are advised to exercise caution before clicking. The owners cannot verify or guarantee the contents of external sites and accept no liability for any damage or consequences caused by visiting them.
Adverts
This website may contain adverts served by third-party partners with their own privacy policies. Clicking on these may lead to referral tracking using cookies. Users click sponsored links at their own risk.
Social Media Platforms
Communication through external social media platforms is subject to each platform’s terms and privacy policies. Users are advised to use these platforms responsibly and avoid sharing sensitive information via social media. Instead, contact should be made via phone or email.
Social sharing buttons may be used, allowing users to share content to their social platforms. Use of such buttons is at the user’s discretion and may result in platform-based tracking.
Shortened Links in Social Media
Three Nines Children’s Charity may share shortened URLs through social media. Users are advised to exercise caution before clicking, as platforms are prone to spam and misuse. The charity and its website owners accept no liability for any consequences arising from these links.