Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
At Stable to Stirrup ("we," "us," or "our"), we are governed by The Privacy Act 2020 and are committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and users ("you," "your"). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website https://www.stabletostirrup.org or engage with our services.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
2.1. Information You Provide to Us
Contact Information: When you sign up for our newsletter, make a donation, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
Payment Information: When you make a donation or purchase products, we may collect payment information such as credit card details (processed securely by third-party payment processors).
Volunteering Information: If you register as a volunteer, we may collect details related to your skills, availability, and emergency contact information.
2.2. Information Collected Automatically
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activity on our website, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. Our website platform is Squarespace. If you would like to learn more, review the Squarespace Cookies Policy.
Analytics Data: We may use third-party analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics) to collect data on how visitors interact with our website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use the personal information we collect for various purposes, including:
To Provide and Improve Our Services: We use your information to process donations, fulfill orders, and enhance the functionality of our website.
To Communicate with You: We may send you newsletters, updates, and other communications related to our charitable activities, events, and fundraising efforts.
To Manage Volunteers: We use volunteer information to coordinate and manage volunteer activities and ensure the safety and well-being of all participants.
To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with:
Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us with payment processing, website hosting, email distribution, and other essential services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to legal processes, such as a court order or government request.
Charitable Partners: With your consent, we may share your information with other charities or organizations we partner with to further our charitable goals.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information we collect from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and restricted access to personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:
Access Your Information: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correct Your Information: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information we have about you.
Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent to our use of your personal information at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.
Opt-Out of Communications: You can opt out of receiving marketing and fundraising communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website and indicating the date of the last update. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitute your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Standardbred Stable to Stirrup Charitable Trust
Email: hello@stabletostirrup.org
Phone: 022 035 8276