Under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018), Different Thinkers UK, as the data controller, is committed to:

• Processing your data lawfully, fairly, and transparently

• Collecting your data only for clear and legitimate purposes

• Limiting the data we collect to what is relevant and necessary for those purposes

• Keeping your data accurate and up to date

• Retaining your data only for as long as needed for the purposes we have explained

• Protecting your data with appropriate security measures

How We Collect Your Personal Information

We may gather personal details from you in various situations, such as when you:

• Make a donation

• Register for training sessions

• Buy publications

• Ask questions about our website, app, services, or Different Thinkers UK

• Request or share information via our website or app

• Sign up for our mailing lists

• Get in touch with us through the website, app, or other communication channels

The types of personal information we may collect include, but are not limited to:

• Your full name (first name and surname)

• Email address

• Postal address

• Telephone number

• Bank or payment details

• Date of birth

• Any other information you or others provide to us

How We Use Your Personal Information

• We use your personal data only for specific purposes, including to: Manage your bookings, requests, or payments

• Respond to any questions or feedback you send us

• Deliver services such as e-newsletters, or training materials

• Publish your comments on our website

• Share information about Different Thinkers UK or topics we believe may interest you

• Keep accurate organisational records

• If you wish to stop receiving communications from us, please email hello@differentthinkers.org.uk with “unsubscribe” in the subject line.

• We do not share your personal information with third parties except when necessary to provide services on our behalf, such as processing donations or orders. For example, if you donate online via JustGiving, your payment details are handled by their platform to complete the transaction securely.

• We use MailChimp to manage our mailing lists. When you subscribe, your information is transferred to MailChimp and processed according to their Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Your Rights Under Data Protection Law

You have several rights regarding the personal information we hold about you:

• Right to Access: You can ask us to provide copies of the personal data we have about you.

• Right to Correction: If any of your information is incomplete or inaccurate, you can request that we update or correct it.

• Right to Deletion: If there’s no overriding legal reason for us to keep your data, you can ask us to delete it.

• Right to Restrict Processing: Under certain circumstances, you can ask us to limit how we use your personal information.

• Right to Object: You can object to how we process your data when it’s based on our public duties or legitimate interests.

• Right to Data Portability: For data you’ve provided to us, you can request that we transfer it to another organisation or give it back to you. This applies when processing is based on your consent or related to a contract and is done automatically.cription text goes here

How We Handle Your Data

We do not sell your personal data to any third parties. We will only share your information if the law requires us to or if we have your permission.

For example, we may need to share certain information with:

• UK authorities involved in crime prevention, law enforcement, safeguarding, or national security.

• In situations where the law obliges us to report, or when it’s appropriate to protect safety and security, we may share data with government bodies or law enforcement agencies. We always carefully consider your rights and freedoms before doing so.

• When sharing personal information with third parties, we ensure only the minimum necessary data is disclosed to meet the required purpose.