PRIVACY POLICY.
This privacy policy pertains to Humber Rescue, an independent charity organisation. Throughout this document, references to "we," "our," or "us" signify Humber Rescue.
Introduction
Humber Rescue, a leading independent lifeboat service, is committed to the privacy and security of our supporters. This Privacy Policy details how we manage personal information collected through our activities and interactions with you, whether online or offline. We adhere to the highest standards of privacy practice, compliant with UK law, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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Information We Collect and How We Use It
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Contractual Necessities: At Humber Rescue, we process personal information to fulfill our obligations to you. This includes verifying identity, processing donations, and providing life-saving services.
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Consent-Based Processing: When you browse our site or subscribe to our newsletter, we handle your data based on your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.
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Legitimate Interests: We use information to effectively respond to your inquiries and manage our services, ensuring they align with your expectations of an independent lifeboat operation.
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Compliance with Laws: As a responsible entity, Humber Rescue processes data as required by law, maintaining high standards of legal and regulatory compliance.
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Use of Cookies
Cookies enhance your experience on the Humber Rescue website, allowing us to improve functionality and understand user interactions. You have control over cookie settings via your browser, though disabling them may affect how our site functions.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or disclose your personal data to third parties unless required by law, ensuring your information remains secure with Humber Rescue.
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Your Privacy Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to access, amend, or delete your personal data. Additional rights include objecting to data processing, restricting processing, and data portability. For inquiries or requests regarding your data, please contact Humber Rescue directly.
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Data Retention Policy
Humber Rescue retains personal data for durations necessary to provide our services as an independent lifeboat provider, comply with legal obligations, and resolve any disputes.
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Policy Updates
Any changes to our privacy practices will be communicated through updates to this policy, with significant changes notified via email or website announcement.
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Contact Us
For any questions related to this Privacy Policy or Humber Rescue's practices, please reach out through our Contact Us page.
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Regular Reviews Advised
We encourage you to regularly review this policy to stay informed about how we protect your data and enhance our services at Humber Rescue.
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This Privacy Policy ensures transparency and compliance with legal standards, safeguarding the personal information of our community and enhancing the trust and safety integral to Humber Rescue operations.