Privacy Policy

Food Forest Carbon Capture Community Interest Company (FFCCCIC)

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Effective Date: 25/06/2024

1. Introduction

Food Forest Carbon Capture Community Interest Company (FFCCCIC) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following data about you:

Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, postal code (during payment).
Payment Information: Managed securely by Stripe.
Marketing Preferences: Managed through Mailchimp, with an option to opt-in during donation.

3. How We Collect Information

Directly from You: When you sign up for our newsletter, make a donation, or communicate with us.
Third-Party Services: Payment information via Stripe and email management via Mailchimp.

4. How We Use Your Information

To Process Donations: Including one-time and recurring payments.
To Communicate with You: Sending newsletters, updates on donations, receipts, and invoices.
Marketing Communications: If opted-in, to send updates about our activities and impact. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email or by contacting us at communications@foodforestcc.org.

5. Data Storage and Security

Third-Party Services: We use Stripe for payment processing and Mailchimp for email management. Both services are industry leaders with robust security measures including two-factor authentication (2FA).
Data Access: Limited to the Director of Communications.
No Local Copies: We do not keep local copies of your data.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations.

7. User Rights

Access and Update: You can request access to or update your personal information.
Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us at communications@foodforestcc.org.
Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent for data processing at any time by unsubscribing from our emails or contacting us.

8. Data Sharing

Third Parties: We do not share your personal data with third parties except as necessary for processing payments (Stripe) and managing emails (Mailchimp).
International Transfers: Data may be transferred and processed outside your country of residence where Stripe and Mailchimp operate.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website and to track website usage. Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly.
Analytics Cookies: Used to collect information about how visitors use our website. We use this information to compile reports and improve the site. The cookies collect information anonymously, including the number of visitors, where visitors have come to the site from, and the pages they visited.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent pop-up or your browser settings.

10. Legal Compliance

We comply with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

11. Contact Us

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

Email: communications@foodforestcc.org

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.