Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [18/01/25]

At Faces of Social Work, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website [www.facesofsocialwork.com] (the “Website”).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Personal Identification Information: When you contact us, sign up for our newsletter, or register for events, we may collect information such as your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
Usage Data: We may collect information about how you interact with our Website, including IP addresses, browser types, referring URLs, and other technical data.
Payment Information: If you make purchases or donations through our site, payment details such as credit card numbers may be collected, although we use a secure third-party payment processor.

2. How We Use Your Information

To Provide Services: We use your information to respond to inquiries, send newsletters, provide information about our programs, and process transactions.
Improvement of Website: We may use your data to improve our Website’s functionality, design, and content.
Marketing Communications: We may send you promotional emails about new programs, blog posts, events, or other updates. You can opt out at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Website, conducting business, or servicing you (e.g., payment processors, email marketing platforms).
We may also disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies

Our Website uses cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help us analyse web traffic and personalize content. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of the Website.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, to correct any inaccuracies, or to request the deletion of your personal information.
You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in the emails you receive or by contacting us directly.

7. Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [facesofsocialwork@yahoo.com].

Final Notes:

GDPR Compliance: This Privacy Policy is designed to ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which applies to the collection and processing of personal data of individuals in the European Union. As a UK-based entity, these regulations still apply following Brexit.

Cookies: Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), it’s important to include information on how cookies are used on your website.

Data Processing Agreement (DPA): If you’re using third-party services that process personal data (e.g., for newsletters or payments), it’s important to have a Data Processing Agreement in place with them.