Privacy Policy
Reallyenglish Foundation understands that your privacy is important to you
✸ Effective Date: ​
December 27, 2024
At Reallyenglish Foundation, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR) and the UK Data Protection Act 2018.
This policy applies to personal data collected through our foundation's website, including data from donors, beneficiaries, volunteers, and visitors.
CONTENTS
1. About Reallyenglish Foundation
2. How We Collect and Use Personal Data
3. Donor and Volunteer Information
4. Beneficiary Data
5. How We Share Personal Data
6. Data Security
7. Data Retention
8. Your Rights
9. International Transfers
10. Updates to this Privacy Policy
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About Reallyenglish Foundation
We are Reallyenglish Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”), a non-profit organization supporting access to education and language learning for underserved communities. Our registered office is at 85 Great Portland Street, London, England, W1W 7LT.
As a data controller, we are responsible for how and why your personal data is collected, stored, and used.
For questions regarding this policy, contact us at contact@reallyenglish.com with the subject line “Data Protection.”
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How We Collect and Use
Personal Data
We process personal data to support the foundation’s mission. Categories of individuals whose data we collect include:
Donors: Information like name, contact details, and payment data.
Volunteers: Application details, including references and skills.
Beneficiaries: Data collected through program applications or referrals.
Website Visitors: Data from contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or cookies.
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Donor and Volunteer Information
• Donors: We use your information to process donations, send receipts, and keep you updated on our work (with your consent).
• Volunteers: Data is used to assess applications, communicate roles, and manage volunteer involvement.
All payment information is securely processed by third-party providers compliant with industry standards (e.g., PCI DSS).
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Beneficiary Data
For those applying to our programs, we may collect details such as:
• Name, contact information, and demographics.
• Information required to assess eligibility for our services.
We ensure all data is collected lawfully and transparently, and we never share this data without explicit consent or a legal requirement.
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How We Share Personal Data
Your data will only be shared when necessary:
• Service Providers: We work with trusted partners for website hosting, payment processing, and email communication.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose data to comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from authorities.
We will never sell or lease your personal data.
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Data Security
We take data security seriously. Measures include:
• Encryption of sensitive information.
• Regular security assessments.
• Access restrictions for authorized personnel only.
In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected individuals and relevant authorities as required by law.
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Data Retention
We retain data only for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, including legal or accounting obligations. For example:
• Donor information: Retained for six years for financial reporting.
• Volunteer records: Retained for twelve months after their role ends unless otherwise required.
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Your Rights
You have the following rights under data protection laws:
• Access your data.
• Correct or update inaccurate data.
• Request deletion (except where data is required by law).
• Object to processing or withdraw consent.
• Data portability (receive your data in a structured format).
To exercise your rights, email contact@reallyenglish.com.
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International Transfers
If your data is transferred outside the UK or EEA, we ensure it is protected under GDPR-approved mechanisms, such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
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Updates to this Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website. If significant changes occur, we will notify you appropriately.
This policy was last updated on December 27, 2024.