Privacy Policy






Privacy Policy | Manx Breast Cancer Support Group


Privacy Policy

Last updated: [Insert Date]

Website: manxbreastcancersupportgroup.com

Thank you for visiting the Manx Breast Cancer Support Group website (“we”, “our”, “us”).
Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you visit our
website and interact with our services.

By accessing or using our website, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please do
not use this website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly and information collected automatically when you interact with our website.

a. Personal Data You Provide

You may choose to give us personal information when you:

  • Contact us via forms or email
  • Subscribe to newsletters or updates
  • Register for events or purchase tickets
  • Make a donation

This may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Postal address
  • Telephone number
  • Payment information (via third-party processors)
  • Any information you include in messages or forms

b. Automatic Data Collection

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect data such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited
  • Time and date of access
  • Cookie and tracking data

This helps improve the website and your user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for purposes including:

  • To respond to your enquiries and fulfil requests
  • To process donations and event bookings
  • To send newsletters, updates, and relevant information
  • To administer, operate, and improve the website
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To detect and prevent fraud or misuse

Under data protection laws (including GDPR principles applicable in the Isle of Man / UK):

  • We process personal data with your consent (e.g. newsletters)
  • We may have a legitimate interest in operating the website and fulfilling our charitable aims
  • We process data as necessary to fulfil a contract (e.g. ticket purchase)
  • We may process data if required for legal compliance

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or trade your personal information for marketing purposes.

We may share your data with:

  • Trusted third-party service providers who help us run the website, process donations, or manage communications
  • Legal authorities if required by law or to protect legal rights
  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) for donation processing
  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) in aggregate form

All third-party providers are required to safeguard your personal data in accordance with applicable law.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device
that help us:

  • Remember preferences
  • Analyse website traffic and performance
  • Improve functionality

You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect features of the website.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure.
However, no internet transmission is fully secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary:

  • To provide services or support
  • To comply with legal or regulatory requirements
  • As required for financial recordkeeping (e.g., donations)

If you would like details about specific retention periods, please contact us.

8. Your Rights

Where applicable (e.g., under GDPR principles), you may have rights including:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request that we erase your personal data
  • Restriction: Ask us to limit how we process your data
  • Object: Object to certain processing (e.g., marketing communications)
  • Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any rights, contact us at the details below.

Our website may contain links to external sites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those
sites.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date and publish the new version on this website.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Email: juliestokes@manxbreastcancersupportgroup.com
Phone: +44 7624 484950

Manx Breast Cancer Support Group
This Privacy Policy is provided for general information and should be reviewed alongside your organisation’s specific practices and any third-party services you use.