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Kindle Corner Community

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [Insert Date]

Kindle Corner (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store your data when you interact with us online or offline.

1. Who We Are

Kindle Corner is a UK-based non-profit organisation dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging and promoting literacy through the power of storytelling. We aim to inspire a love for stories—both listening and telling—while creating inclusive spaces for communities to connect, learn, and grow.
Our website shares more about our activities, events, and projects, as well as how you can support or get involved.

2. What Data We Collect

  • We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

  • Contact details: name, email address, phone number

  • Donation information: donation amount, payment method (handled securely by third-party providers)

  • Website usage data: IP address, browser type, pages visited (via cookies or analytics tools)

  • Volunteer or event registration details

  • Communication preferences

We do not collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly provided for a specific purpose (e.g., accessibility requirements at events).

3. How We Use Your Information

  • We use your data to:

  • Respond to your enquiries or messages

  • Process donations and gift aid claims

  • Send updates about our work, events, or fundraising (only with your consent)

  • Improve our website and user experience

  • Meet our legal or regulatory obligations

4. Legal Bases for Processing

  • Under UK data protection law, we rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Consent: for marketing communications and newsletters

  • Legal obligation: e.g., retaining donation records for HMRC

  • Legitimate interest: to operate and grow our non-profit activities

5. How We Share Your Information

  • We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with trusted service providers, such as:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

  • Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, only with your opt-in)

  • Event or donation platforms
    All third parties are required to keep your data secure and only use it for agreed purposes.

6. How We Store Your Data

  • We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data. Your information is stored securely, and only authorised personnel have access.

  • We keep your personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected. For example, donation records may be kept for up to 7 years for tax purposes.

7. Your Data Rights

  • Under the UK GDPR, you have rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access – Request a copy of your personal data

  • Rectification – Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Erasure – Request deletion of your data (in some cases)

  • Restriction – Request a limit on how we use your data

  • Objection – Object to certain processing, e.g., direct marketing

  • Data portability – Request transfer of your data to another provider (if applicable)

  • To exercise your rights, contact us at the email below.

8. Cookies and Analytics

  • We use cookies to understand website usage and improve your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings.

9. Children’s Privacy

  • We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 without parental consent. If you believe a child has provided us with data, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

  • We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated date.

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