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Privacy Policy

A legal disclaimer

At Inspired Futures, we take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with UK data protection laws.

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We collect limited personal data, such as names, emails, and messages via contact forms or donations, solely for the purpose of communication, service delivery, and improving our support to you.

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We will never sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes. Your data will only be used internally or with trusted partners where necessary to deliver our programmes.

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By using our site, you consent to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this policy. You can request to access, update, or delete your personal data at any time by contacting us.

For full details or data access requests, please contact:


info@inspiredfutures.org.uk

1. Who We Are

Inspired Futures is a UK-based charity dedicated to empowering young people and building stronger communities through education, mentoring, anti-violence initiatives, and community-based programmes.

If you have questions about this policy or how we process your data, please contact us.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

 

a. Personal Identifiable Information (PII)

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Postal address (if applicable)

  • Emergency contact details (for programme participants)

 

b. Technical Information

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type and operating system

  • Pages visited and time spent on site (analytics)

 

c. Sensitive Information

 

We may collect sensitive data (such as medical information or safeguarding concerns) only when necessary, with your explicit consent, and in accordance with safeguarding or legal obligations.

 

d. Donor Information
If you make a donation via our website, we may collect payment information (processed securely through third-party services like Stripe, PayPal, or Wix Payments).

3. How We Collection Information

We collect information in the following ways:

  • When you fill out contact, donation, or registration forms

  • When you email or call us

  • Through cookies and tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy)

  • When you sign up for newsletters or participate in programmes

  • From third-party referrals with your consent (e.g. schools, youth partners)

4. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

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  • To deliver our programmes, services, and workshops

  • To respond to your queries and requests

  • To manage event registrations and communications

  • For safeguarding and risk assessment (where applicable)

  • To process donations and Gift Aid

  • To improve our website and user experience (analytics)

  • To maintain internal records and accountability to funders

  • To send updates, newsletters, or fundraising appeals (with consent)

 

We only collect and use data where there is a lawful basis to do so, including consent, legitimate interest, legal obligation, or to fulfil a contract with you.

5. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or rent your data to any third party.

 

We may share your data with:

  • Programme delivery partners and volunteers (with confidentiality agreements)

  • Service providers (e.g. email services, payment processors, CRM systems)

  • Safeguarding agencies or legal authorities (if required by law or in emergencies)

  • Funders or evaluators (anonymised or with consent)

 

All third parties are required to adhere to strict data protection and confidentiality standards.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or to meet legal, regulatory, or reporting requirements.

 

Typical retention periods:

  • Programme participation records: 2–5 years

  • Donor records: 7 years (for financial compliance)

  • Mailing list: Until you unsubscribe

 

You can request deletion of your data at any time unless legally required to retain it.

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the following rights:

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  • Right to access – Request a copy of the data we hold about you

  • Right to rectification – Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Right to erasure – Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")

  • Right to restrict processing – Request a pause in how we use your data

  • Right to data portability – Receive your data in a usable format

  • Right to object – Object to processing under certain conditions

  • Right to withdraw consent – At any time, where processing is based on consent

 

To exercise these rights, please contact:
info@inspiredfutures.org.uk

 

If you are unsatisfied, you can lodge a complaint with the UK’s

 

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://www.ico.org.uk/

8. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, understand site traffic, and provide relevant content.

 

Cookies help us:

  • Remember your preferences

  • Understand user behaviour

  • Improve our site functionality

 

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

9. Children's Privacy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children and young people. Personal information about under-18s is only collected with proper parental/guardian consent and is handled securely, in line with our safeguarding policies.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, services, or feedback. The most current version will always be posted here.

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​Thank you for trusting Inspired Futures. Your privacy matters to us.

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