Privacy Policy

1. Introduction
Hindus for Labour (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data when you visit and use our website https://hindusforlabour.co.uk/ (“the Site”), sign up for our newsletter, join or interact with our groups, or otherwise engage with us online or offline.

By using our Site, signing up, subscribing, or otherwise providing personal data, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.

2. The kinds of data we collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Identity Information: name, title

  • Contact Information: email address, postal address, telephone number

  • Account Information: username, password (hashed/encrypted)

  • Subscription / Membership Preferences: newsletter subscriptions, group memberships, communication preferences

  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type & version, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring website, device information, cookies & analytics data

  • Communication Data: correspondence between you and us (e.g. support emails, feedback)

  • Other Data: any other information you choose to provide (e.g. survey responses, preferences, profile photo)

3. How we collect your data

  • Directly from you when you submit forms (e.g. to sign up, register, subscribe, contact us)

  • Automatically via your use of the Site (e.g. cookies, analytics)

  • From third parties (e.g. publicly available sources, if needed, or third-party integrations, but only where lawful)

4. Purposes and legal bases for processing
We use your personal data for the following purposes, under the indicated legal bases:

Purpose Legal Basis Notes
To provide, operate and maintain the Site Legitimate interests / performance of contract To ensure smooth functionality
To register and manage your account / membership Performance of contract / consent To enable your access and account usage
To send you newsletters, updates, event invitations Consent You give explicit consent when you opt in
To administer your membership of groups, forums, or communities Performance of contract / consent As needed for community participation
To respond to your inquiries, feedback, requests Legitimate interests / legal obligations To assist you
To enforce our terms, comply with legal obligations, or defend rights Legal obligations / legitimate interests For business and legal compliance
To analyse and improve the Site, services, user experience Legitimate interests Aggregated / anonymised where possible

5. Consent and opt-in

  • When you sign up for an account or membership, or join a group, we will present you with a clear request for consent (e.g. a checkbox) to collect and process your personal data as required for that purpose.

  • When you subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list, we will ask you to opt in explicitly (e.g. via tick box).

  • You are free to refuse or withdraw consent at any time (see “Your Rights” below). Withdrawal of consent will not affect processing done prior to withdrawal.

6. Sharing your data
We will not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:

  • Service providers or contractors who act on our behalf (e.g. web hosting, email service providers, analytics) — only to the extent necessary and under data-processing agreements.

  • Legal or regulatory authorities, if required by law or to comply with a court order.

  • In aggregated or anonymised form, for research or reporting (so individuals cannot be identified).

7. Data transfers outside the UK / EEA
If data is transferred to or stored in countries outside the UK / EEA, we will ensure appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses, or rely on adequacy decisions, to protect your data in compliance with data-protection law.

8. Data retention
We will retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymise the data.

9. Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels and similar tools to collect usage data, track user interactions, and for analytics, marketing, and functionality purposes.

You will be presented with a cookies notice or banner on your first visit, explaining the use of cookies and offering a way to give or refuse consent (apart from strictly necessary cookies). You can adjust browser settings or use opt-out tools to control cookies.

10. Your rights
Under applicable data-protection law, you have certain rights in relation to your personal data, including:

  • The right to access your data (request a copy)

  • The right to rectify (correct) inaccurate or incomplete data

  • The right to erasure (ask us to delete your data)

  • The right to restrict processing

  • The right to data portability

  • The right to object to processing (e.g. for direct marketing)

  • The right to withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)

  • The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (in the UK, the Information Commissioner’s Office)

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us (see “Contact us” below). We may need to verify your identity before actioning your request.

11. Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or destruction. This includes encryption, secure servers, access controls, regular security reviews, and staff training.

Even though we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Third-party links and content
Our Site may include links to third-party websites, social media platforms, or embed third-party content. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

13. Children and minors
We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from anyone under 13 (or other applicable age threshold). If we become aware that we have collected data from a minor without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

14. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised version on the Site with the date of last update, and, where appropriate, notify users (e.g. via email) about significant changes.

15. Contact us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests about this policy or your data, you can contact us at:

Hindus for Labour
Email: info@hindusforlabour.co.uk

16. Effective date
This Privacy Policy is effective as of 1 October 2024.