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 advocate for the legal rights of UK Rivers and Rias, beginning with the Helford River in Cornwall.

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.

  • Petition signatures – if you add your name to our campaign, your details may be stored by the third-party petition platform (please refer to their own privacy policy).

  • Crowdfunding donations – if you donate via our external fundraising platform, please note that this platform operates under its own privacy policy and terms.

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.

Third-party services

  • Petition Hosting Platform: Our petition is hosted by the UK Parliament website. When you sign the petition, your data is processed according to their privacy practices. Please review the UK Parliament Privacy Policy for details.

  • Crowdfunding Donations: Donations are processed via Crowdfunder UK. Please refer to their Crowdfunder Privacy Policy for information on how they collect and protect your data.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. We encourage you to read their policies if you share your data via those platforms.

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