Privacy Policy – You Donate Foundation

Privacy Policy Statement – You Donate Foundation (YDF)

What personal data do we collect?

• Contact information: name, address, phone number, email address, and other contact details.
• Donation information: details of donations, including amount, frequency, and payment method.
• Volunteer information: details of volunteer work, including hours volunteered and areas of interest.
• Beneficiary information: personal data of individuals who receive support or services from us, including name, address, and contact details.
• Online activity: information about your use of our website, including IP address, browser type, and pages visited.

• Online donations: through our website, using secure payment processing systems.
• Forms and surveys: through online or paper forms, including donation forms, volunteer application forms, and beneficiary registration forms.
• Phone and email: through phone calls and emails with our staff and volunteers.
• Social media: through interactions with us on social media platforms.

• Processing donations: to process and administer donations, including sending receipts and thank-you messages.
• Volunteer management: to manage volunteer applications, schedules, and activities.
• Beneficiary support: to provide support and services to beneficiaries, including case management and reporting.
• Communication: to send newsletters, updates, and other communications about our work and activities.
• Evaluation and research: to evaluate and improve our services, including conducting research and analysis.

• Service providers: with third-party service providers, such as payment processors, email marketing software, and CRM systems.
• Partners and collaborators: with partner organisations and collaborators, including other charities, government agencies, and research institutions.
• Regulatory bodies: with regulatory bodies, including HMRC, the Charity Commission, and the Information Commissioner’s Office.

• Encryption: using encryption to protect personal data in transit and at rest.
• Access controls: implementing access controls, including passwords, two-factor authentication, and role-based access.
• Data backups: maintaining regular backups of personal data.

• Access: the right to access your personal data.
• Rectification: the right to correct or update your personal data.
• Erasure: the right to request deletion of your personal data.
• Restriction: the right to request restriction of processing of your personal data.
• Objection: the right to object to processing of your personal data.

Our website uses cookies and tracking technologies to collect information about your use of our website. You can opt-out of tracking by:
• Browser settings: adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
• Do Not Track: enabling Do Not Track (DNT) in your browser.

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
• Email: sending an email to our supporters and subscribers.
• Website: posting a notice on our website.

You Donate Foundation
249 Wilmslow Road, Manchester M14 5LW
[email protected]
+(44)161 300 6029
You can also contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you have concerns about how we handle your personal data.
This policy was last updated on 10 July 2025.