Wherever the Need privacy policy


Privacy Policy

This policy may change so please check back periodically.

Wherever the Need respects your privacy, and will not use any personal data collected on this site for any purpose other than that specifically stated. Wherever the Need does not sell, rent or share user information with anyone. We will never intentionally misuse or allow others to misuse any personal data we collect or hold, and will take action to ensure your data is held securely.

We may use personal contact details to send you further information we believe you will be interested in. If you indicate to us that you would prefer not to receive such information we will always respect your wishes. If you agree to receive further information from us by email, we will provide an opportunity to unsubscribe in every email we send.

Wherever the Need will not disclose any of your personally identifiable information, except when we have your permission or if the law requires it. We may work with third parties to contact our supporters, however the third party would be bound by a confidentiality agreement, which would prevent them from using this information for any other purpose. When you make a donation to us through a third party such as Paypal, Virgin Text Giving or Virgin Money Giving, your personally identifiable information is subject to the third party’s privacy policy.

Cookies

A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer’s hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.

We use Google Analytics to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about web page traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to your needs. We only use the information gathered for statistical analysis purposes, and will not include any information that can personally identify you.

Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website. For more information and detailed instructions for controlling or deleting cookies, please visit http://www.aboutcookies.org