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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 21 October 2026

Blue Spot Foundation is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal information when you visit our website or contact us.

1. Who We Are

Blue Spot Foundation supports community projects, fundraising initiatives and opportunities to make a positive difference.

For data protection enquiries, please contact us through our contact page.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

  • Your name and email address.
  • Your telephone number, if provided.
  • Your business or organisation details.
  • Information included in enquiry forms or messages.
  • Details of your interest in fundraising, volunteering, partnerships or donations.
  • Technical information associated with website visits and form submissions.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

  • Respond to enquiries and requests.
  • Discuss fundraising and volunteering opportunities.
  • Manage potential partnerships and community projects.
  • Communicate with people who contact the Foundation.
  • Maintain the security and operation of our website.
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations.

4. Our Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK data protection law, we must have a valid legal basis for processing personal information.

Depending on the circumstances, this may include our legitimate interests in responding to enquiries and managing Foundation activities, your consent where required, or compliance with legal obligations.

We will assess the appropriate legal basis for each processing activity.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers where necessary to operate our website, process enquiries or provide relevant services.

Our website uses FormSubmit to transmit information submitted through certain contact and partnership forms to the Foundation's designated email inbox.

We may also disclose information where required by law.

6. International Data Transfers

Some service providers may process personal information outside the United Kingdom. Where applicable, we will ensure appropriate data protection safeguards are in place.

7. How Long We Keep Information

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including responding to enquiries, maintaining relevant records and meeting legal obligations.

Retention periods will depend on the type of information and the reason it was collected.

8. How We Protect Information

We take reasonable organisational and technical measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information.
  • Request correction of inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion of your information in certain circumstances.
  • Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
  • Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.
  • Request data portability where applicable.

You can contact us to exercise your rights. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

10. Cookies and Website Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support its operation.

For more information, please read our Cookie Policy.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our activities, website services or legal requirements.

The latest version will always be available on this page.