Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer
​At The Wood Foundation (operating as Back2Basicz), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This statement outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
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### 1. Data We Collect
We may collect and process:
- Personal Details: Name, address, email, phone number.
- Sensitive Data: Disability status, autism-related information (with explicit consent).
- Financial Information: Donation/payment details (processed securely via third-party providers like Stripe/PayPal).
- Website Usage: IP address, browser type, cookies (see Section 7).
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### 2. How We Use Your Data
| Purpose,Legal Basis,Delivering workshops/support,Performance of a contract,Sending newsletters,Consent, processing donations,Legal obligation Improving services,Legitimate interest
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### 3. Data Sharing
We only share your data with:
- Trusted Partners: Local councils, NHS teams (for service delivery).
- Service Providers: IT/cloud storage vendors (under strict confidentiality).
- Legal Requirements: If required by law (e.g., safeguarding concerns).
*We never sell your data.*
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### 4. Data Retention
- Participants: Data retained for 3 years post-program engagement.
- Donors: Financial records kept for 7 years (HMRC compliance).
- Inactive Accounts: Deleted after 2 years of inactivity.
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### 5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
✅ Access your data
✅ Request corrections
✅ Withdraw consent
✅ Delete your data (where applicable)
✅ Object to processing
To exercise these rights, contact us via the contact us page
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### 6. Security Measures
- Encrypted databases
- Regular staff training
- Restricted access to sensitive data
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### 7. Cookies & Tracking
Our website uses cookies to:
- Improve user experience
- Analyze traffic (via Google Analytics)
Manage preferences via our [Cookie Consent Banner].
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### 8. Updates & Queries
We may update this policy periodically. Check this page for changes.
For questions or complaints, please use our contact page
You may also lodge complaints with the **ICO**:
Privacy Policy - the basics
A privacy policy is a statement that discloses some or all of the ways a website collects, uses, discloses, processes, and manages the data of its visitors and customers. It usually also includes a statement regarding the website’s commitment to protecting its visitors’ or customers’ privacy, and an explanation about the different mechanisms the website is implementing in order to protect .
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