Website Privacy Policy 2022

Introduction

Refugees Welcome North Somerset (RWNS)  is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected.

This Policy explains when and why we collect personal information about people who visit our website (www.rwns.org.uk). It explains how we use personal information, the conditions under which we might disclose it to others and how we keep personal information secure.

RWNS may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. By using our website, you’re agreeing to this policy. 

This policy was last updated in September 2022.

Any questions regarding this policy and our privacy practices should be sent to info@rwns.org.uk.

Who are RWNS?

RWNS is a registered charity (no. 1198327). We offer friendship and support for displaced people and newly settled families in North Somerset. Our registered address is: 12 Orchard Place, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1QP.  Our website is owned and operated by us.

Unless otherwise stated, we or our licensors own the intellectual property rights in the website and material on the website and all rights are reserved.

How do we collect information from you? 

We obtain information about you when you use our website. For example, when you contact us about volunteer opportunities or email us with questions about our work. 

What type of personal information do we collect? 

The personal information we collect might include:

  • Your full name
  • Your address
  • Your email address
  • Your phone number

How do we use this information?

We use personal information you provide to:

  • Keep you updated about potential volunteering opportunities relevant to you
  • Send relevant signposting and service information
  • Update our internal records and volunteer lists

What is our legal basis for collecting this information?

The legal basis for our collecting and processing this information is our legitimate business interests.

We need this information in order to ensure our projects can run, and we can keep in contact with volunteers who support our work.

Who do we share your information with?

We do not share any of your personal information with third parties or individuals.

If a situation arises where we would like to share your contact information with another party, we will seek consent from you beforehand. For example, we may suggest putting you in touch with another organisation more local to you.

We will not sell or rent your information to third parties. We will never share your information with third parties for marketing purposes. 

How can you access and update your information?

The accuracy of your information is important to us. If you change email address, or believe any of the other information we hold is inaccurate or out of date, please email us at info@rwns.org.uk.

You have a right to access all of your information under the Data Protection Act 2018. To request details of the personal information we hold about you, please contact info@rwns.org.uk. We will provide all information within 30 days.

How is your information protected? 

When you give us personal information, we take steps to ensure that it’s treated securely. 

Non-sensitive details (e.g. your name or email address) are transmitted normally over the internet, and this can never be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

As a result, while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee the security of any information you transmit to us, and you do so at your own risk. Once we receive your information, we make our best effort to ensure its security on our systems. 

Use of ‘cookies’ 

Like many other websites, the RWNS website uses cookies. ‘Cookies’ are small pieces of information sent by an organisation to your computer and stored on your hard drive to allow that website to recognise you when you visit. They collect statistical data about your browsing actions and patterns and do not identify you as an individual. This helps us to improve our website and deliver a better more personalised service. 

It is possible to switch off cookies by setting your browser preferences. Turning cookies off may result in a loss of functionality when using our website. 

Links to other websites 

Our website may contain links to other websites run by other organisations. This privacy policy applies only to our website. We encourage you to read the privacy statements on the other websites you visit. We cannot be responsible for the privacy policies and practices of other sites even if you access them using links from our website. 

In addition, if you link to our website from a third-party site, we cannot be responsible for the privacy policies and practices of the owners and operators of that third-party site and recommend that you check the policy of that third-party site. 

Acceptance of this policy

Your acceptance of this Privacy Policy is deemed to occur upon your first use of our website. If you do not accept and agree with this Privacy Policy you should not use the website.