At Voices of Water Foundation (VoW), your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle and protect any personal information you share with us through our website, www.voicesofwaterfoundation.org , in line with UK data protection laws.
Who we are
We are the Voices of Water Foundation (VoW), a grassroots movement working towards Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) status in the UK. Our mission is to form Riverscape Guardianship Communities and advocate for the legal rights of UK Riverscapes.
What information we collect
We only collect the personal information you choose to give us. This may include:
Name and email address – when you contact us through our website.
We do not collect or store sensitive personal data or payment details on our own website.
How we use your information
We will only use your information to:
Respond to your enquiries or messages.
Send you updates about our work or campaigns (if you have contacted us and we believe these updates are relevant to your enquiry).
Share updates about the pilgrimage or river guardianship work if you’ve asked to stay informed.
We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Lawful basis for processing
Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases for processing your personal data:
Consent – when you choose to contact us or request updates.
Legitimate interests – to promote and manage our advocacy work in line with your expressed interest.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by emailing via our contact form here
How we store your information
We take steps to ensure your data is protected and handled securely. Your details are stored electronically and only accessible to authorised members of our team. We do not store any data longer than necessary.
If you’ve used our contact form, your email may be stored securely in our inbox. We regularly review and delete old correspondence unless required for record-keeping.
Your rights
Under UK data protection laws, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction or deletion of your information.
Withdraw consent at any time.
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe we have not handled your data lawfully.
To exercise any of these rights, please email via our contact form here
Cookies
We currently do not use cookies for tracking purposes. If this changes in future, we will update this policy and provide a cookie notice.
Changes to this policy
We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in the law or our practices. Please check this page periodically to stay informed.
Contact us
If you have any questions about how we use your data or want to exercise your rights, please contact:
Voices of Water Foundation
Email via our contact form here
Website: www.voicesofwaterfoundation.org