Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 08 July 2024

1. Introduction

Thank you for visiting Locate International ("we," "us," or "our") and for considering our commitment to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, www.locate.international ("the Website").

By accessing or using the Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our Website.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

2.1. Personal Information: When you interact with our Website, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, postal address, and phone number. This information is collected when you voluntarily provide it, such as when you fill out a contact form or make a donation.

2.2. Non-Personal Information: We may also collect non-personal information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies to improve the functionality and performance of our Website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

3.1. Communication: We use your personal information to respond to your inquiries, send updates, newsletters, and other communications related to our charity's activities.

3.2. Donations: If you choose to make a donation on our Website, we will collect the necessary information to process your donation securely.

3.3. Website Improvements: We use non-personal information to analyze how users interact with our Website, to improve user experience, and to ensure the security of our Website.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with service providers, contractors, or partners who assist us in delivering our services. We require them to protect your information in compliance with this Privacy Policy.

5. Security

We are committed to protecting your personal information. We implement security measures to safeguard your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You can request to access the personal information we hold about you.

  • Rectification: You can request us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal information.

  • Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.

Please contact us at media@locate.international to exercise these rights.

7. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. Please review this Privacy Policy periodically.

8. Data retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which we collected it, including for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Specific retention periods vary depending on the nature of the information and the purposes for which it is used.

9. Cookies

We use cookies to track the activity on our Website and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Website.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Locate International, Charity Commission Charity Number: 1197991, Registered Office: Suite B, Blackdown House, Blackbrook Park Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2PX, Email media@locate.international, Telephone 0300 102 1011.