Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 17, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Ripples of Change (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you visit our website https://ripplesofchange.co.uk/.

2. Data We Collect
2.1. Personal Data You Provide to Us

We may collect personal data when you:

  • Sign up for our newsletter (name, email address).
  • Contact us via email or contact forms (name, email, phone number).
  • Register for events, webinars, or surveys.
2.2. Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site
  • Cookie and tracking data
3. How We Use Your Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our services
  • To send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
  • To analyze website traffic and user behavior
  • To comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing Data (Under GDPR)
  • Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or voluntarily provide information.
  • Legitimate Interest: To improve our website, analyze trends, and respond to inquiries.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with GDPR and other data protection laws.
5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share it with:

  • Service Providers (e.g., Google Analytics, Mailchimp) for analytics and email communication.
  • Legal Authorities if required by law.

All third parties comply with GDPR and ensure the security of your data.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a user, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of your data.
  • Correction: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Request deletion of your data.
  • Restriction: Request limited processing of your data.
  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format.
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your data.
  • Withdraw Consent: Opt out of communications at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at ripplesofchange08@gmail.com.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.

9. Security Measures

We implement strict security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

10. Data Protection Officer (DPO) & Contact Information

To ensure compliance with GDPR, we have appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO):

📍 Address: Calle el Colom, 38, Benissa, Alicante, Spain, 03720

📧 Email: ripplesofchange08@gmail.com

If you have any concerns about how we handle your data, you can also file a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk/.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.