1. Introduction

Naseem Foundation ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you use our website and services.

We are a registered charity in England and Wales (Charity Registration Number: 1212458) with our registered office at 7 Dennis Lane, Stanmore, HA7 4JR, United Kingdom.

2. Information We Collect

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

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address
  • Donation Information: Payment details, donation amounts, Gift Aid declarations
  • Volunteer Information: Skills, availability, background check information
  • Beneficiary Information: Details provided when requesting assistance
  • Website Usage: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on site

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • Processing donations and issuing tax receipts
  • Communicating with you about our work and campaigns
  • Providing assistance to beneficiaries
  • Managing volunteer relationships
  • Improving our website and services
  • Complying with legal and regulatory requirements

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Consent: Where you have given us explicit permission
  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations to you
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws
  • Legitimate Interests: To operate and improve our charity

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data with:

  • Payment processors for donation handling
  • Partner organizations delivering aid (with your consent)
  • Regulatory bodies as required by law
  • Professional advisors (accountants, legal advisors)

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Secure data storage with encryption
  • Access controls limiting who can view your data
  • Regular security assessments
  • Staff training on data protection

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. Specific retention periods include:

  • Donation records: 7 years (UK tax requirements)
  • Contact preferences: Until you unsubscribe
  • Beneficiary records: As required for service delivery

8. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law (UK GDPR), you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data
  • Restriction: Request limited processing
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data
  • Objection: Object to certain processing activities

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at NaseemFoundationUK@hotmail.com.

9. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:

  • Essential cookies: Required for website functionality
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand website usage

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Naseem Foundation
7 Dennis Lane, Stanmore, HA7 4JR
United Kingdom

Email: NaseemFoundationUK@hotmail.com
Phone: +44 7881 138719

Charity Registration: 1212458

Last updated: February 2025