The Hero Project UK

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Effective Date: 01/06/2025

This notice explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it.

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What Data We Collect

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When you subscribe to our newsletter, complete a form, or contact us, we may collect:

• Your name (if provided)

• Your email address

• Your date of birth

• Your country of residence

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Why We Collect Your Data

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We use your data to:

• Send you updates, news, and information about our work and community activities

• Respond to any enquiries you make

• Ensure you meet the minimum age requirements for consent under UK, Australian, and US data protection laws

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We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

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Children’s Data and Safeguarding

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We take the safeguarding of young people seriously.

• If you are under the minimum age of consent (15 in Australia, 14 in the UK and USA), we will unsubscribe you from our mailing list.

• We do not knowingly keep or process data of children under these age limits.

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For more information on how we protect young people, please see our Safeguarding Policy.

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Lawful Basis for Processing

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We process your personal data based on your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

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How We Store and Protect Your Data

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We use Wix as our website, CRM, and email provider. Your data may be processed or stored outside the UK/EU but always under appropriate safeguards, as Wix complies with GDPR and other relevant privacy standards.

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Your data is stored on password-protected systems with access limited to our team.
We retain your data only for as long as necessary, or until you unsubscribe.

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Your Rights

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Under UK data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access the data we hold about you

• Ask us to correct or delete it

• Withdraw your consent at any time

• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

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You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

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Contact Us

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If you have any questions about how we use your data, or if you want to exercise your rights, please contact:

The Hero Project UK
Email: info@heroproject.uk