Privacy Policy

A legal disclaimer

Cultures in Unity (“CIU”, “we”, “our”, “us”) provides this website and its content for general information purposes only. While we make every effort to keep the information accurate and up to date, we make no representations, warranties, or guarantees of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the website or the information, services, or related graphics contained on it. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

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Privacy Policy

Cultures in Unity (“CIU”, “we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you engage with us online or offline.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

Sign up for our newsletter or mailing list
Contact us by email, phone, or through our website
Register for an event or training session
Volunteer with us or express interest in collaboration
Make a donation or provide financial support

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, postal address, and (if relevant) payment information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to your enquiries
Keep you informed about our work, events, and opportunities
Process donations and Gift Aid claims (where applicable)
Manage volunteer applications and collaborations
Improve our website and services

We will only use your data where we have a legal basis to do so, such as your consent, a contractual obligation, or a legitimate organisational interest.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or trade your personal information. We may share data with:

Trusted third parties who provide services to us (e.g. IT support, payment processors)
Partner organisations where you have given consent to collaborate
Regulatory or legal authorities if required by law

All third parties are required to keep your information secure and use it only for the purpose agreed.

4. Data Retention

We only keep your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose it was collected for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

5. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of your data
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent at any time (e.g. unsubscribe from emails)
Complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you are unhappy with how we handle your data

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience, analyse traffic, and personalise content. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is used, please contact us:

Cultures in Unity
📧 Email: amanda@culturesinunity.co.uk
📞 Phone: 07946 660016