Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to Race Matters in Maternity ("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, contact us, use our services, subscribe to our communications, or otherwise interact with us.
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2. Who We Are
Race Matters in Maternity
Email: admin@racemattersmaternity.co.uk
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we use your personal information, please contact us using the details above.
3. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
### Information You Provide
- Name
- Email address
- Information submitted through contact forms
- Information provided when registering for events, services, or newsletters
### Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visits
- Website usage data
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Respond to enquiries and requests
- Manage registrations and bookings
- Send newsletters and updates where you have consented
- Improve our website and services
- Monitor website performance and security
- Comply with legal obligations
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:
- Your consent
- Performance of a contract
- Compliance with a legal obligation
- Our legitimate interests, provided these do not override your rights and freedoms
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with trusted third parties who provide services on our behalf, such as:
- Website hosting providers
- Email marketing services
- Analytics providers
- Payment processors (where applicable)
These providers may only process personal information in accordance with our instructions and applicable data protection laws.
We may also disclose information where required by law or to protect legal rights.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyse website traffic.
Cookies may be used to:
- Remember user preferences
- Improve website functionality
- Measure website performance
- Provide analytics information
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or through our cookie consent banner.
For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, and reporting requirements.
When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.
9. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
10. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Request transfer of your data
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
11. 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 their privacy policies.
12. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13 without parental supervision. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent.
13. 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 revision date.
14. Complaints
If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information, please contact us first.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
[https://www.ico.org.uk](https://www.ico.org.uk)
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Race Matters in Maternity