Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Prosper respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store your data in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. The Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
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Name and email address (when you sign up for our newsletter or contact us).
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Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited, collected via cookies for analytics purposes.
We do not collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly provided by you for a specific purpose (e.g., volunteering or applying for a role).
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
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Send you our newsletter and organisational updates (only if you opt in).
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Respond to enquiries or requests.
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Improve the functionality and content of our website.
We will never sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on:
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Consent – when you opt in to receive our newsletter or provide your contact details.
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Legitimate interest – where processing helps us manage or improve our charitable activities.
5. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you.
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Request correction or deletion of your data.
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Withdraw consent to receive communications at any time.
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Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your rights have been violated.
You can exercise these rights by contacting us at info@prosp-er.org.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or to comply with legal requirements.
If you unsubscribe from our newsletter, your details will be deleted within 30 days.
7. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and track website performance. You can adjust your browser settings to block cookies if you prefer.
8. Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “last updated” date.
Last updated 01/11/2025
