1. Introduction
Ready Steady Go Charity is committed to protecting the privacy of its users. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how it is used, stored, and disclosed, and the rights users have in relation to their data.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Comments: When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect data provided in the comments form, the visitor’s IP address, and browser user agent string. This information is collected to enhance user experience and to prevent spam.
2.2 Gravatar: An anonymized string created from the user’s email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if they are using it. Gravatar is a service that allows users to display a profile picture alongside their comments.
2.3 Media: When users upload images to the website, they should avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS) to protect their privacy.
2.4 Cookies: If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are for convenience, so users don’t have to fill in their details again when leaving another comment. Cookies last for one year.
Cookies are also used for the login process. Temporary cookies are set to determine if a user’s browser accepts cookies. Additionally, cookies are set to save login information, screen display choices, and article editing information.
3. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images) from other websites. Embedded content behaves as if the visitor has visited the other website. These websites may collect data, use cookies, and monitor user interaction with the embedded content.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use collected data for:
- Administering and improving our website.
- Personalizing user experience.
- Responding to user comments and inquiries.
- Providing information about our services and events.
5. Who We Share Your Data With
If a user requests a password reset, their IP address will be included in the reset email for security purposes. We do not share personal data for marketing purposes with third parties.
6. How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely for automatic approval of follow-up comments.
For registered users, personal information provided in their user profile is stored. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time. Website administrators can also see and edit this information.
7. Your Rights Over Your Data
Users with accounts on our site or those who have left comments can request an exported file containing their personal data. Users also have the right to request the erasure of their personal data, except for data required for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
8. Where Your Data is Sent
Visitor comments may undergo automated spam detection services to ensure the security of our platform.
9. Changes to the Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated or modified without prior notice. Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically.
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [contact@readysteadygoclub.co.uk].