Privacy Policy - Maintaining Total Confidentiality | SKT Welfare

SKT Welfare Privacy Notice (2026 Compliance)

1. Introduction

At SKT Welfare, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

We do not sell your personal data and we do not share it with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

This privacy notice explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.


2. Who We Are

We are an independent humanitarian and development organisation working to create a fairer and better world.

Registered Address:
652 Huddersfield Road
Ravensthorpe
Dewsbury
West Yorkshire
WF13 3HP


3. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Identity data (name, title)
  • Contact data (email, phone number, address)
  • Financial data (donation details, Gift Aid status)
  • Technical data (IP address, browser type, device info)
  • Usage data (website interactions)
  • Marketing preferences

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Process donations and Gift Aid claims
  • Communicate with you about our work
  • Manage supporter relationships
  • Improve our website and services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Deliver relevant advertising and measure campaign performance


5. Google Ads & Advertising Compliance

We use Google Ads and related technologies to promote our services and measure effectiveness.

This includes:

  • Conversion tracking
  • Remarketing (retargeting)
  • Conversion linker tags
  • Consent Mode v2 signals

What Data is Collected

  • IP address
  • Device and browser information
  • Pages visited and actions taken

Enhanced Conversions (If Used)

Where you provide personal data (e.g. donation forms), we may share securely hashed data (such as email address) with Google to improve conversion tracking accuracy.

Your Control

You can manage your advertising preferences here:
https://adssettings.google.com


6. Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve our website.

Types of Cookies

  • Essential cookies – Required for core functionality
  • Analytics cookies – Help us understand usage
  • Advertising cookies – Used for Google Ads and remarketing

7. Consent for Cookies (ICO Compliant)

We only use non-essential cookies (analytics and advertising) with your explicit consent.

When you visit our website, you will be able to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customise your preferences

You can withdraw consent at any time.


8. Data Sharing

We may share your data with trusted third parties, including:

  • Payment processors (for donations)
  • CRM systems (supporter management)
  • Email marketing platforms
  • Analytics providers (e.g. Google)
  • Advertising partners (e.g. Google Ads)

All third parties are required to process your data securely and in line with UK GDPR.


9. International Data Transfers (Updated 2026)

Some of our service providers (such as Google) may process personal data outside the UK, including in the United States.

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

  • UK adequacy decisions
  • UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA)
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with UK Addendum

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Gift Aid records: minimum 7 years (HMRC requirement)
  • Donation records: as required by law
  • Marketing data: until consent is withdrawn

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures, including:

  • Encryption
  • Access controls
  • Staff training
  • Secure systems

12. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.


13. Automated Decision-Making

We do not carry out fully automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

However, we may use profiling (e.g. to personalise communications or advertising), which you can opt out of at any time.


14. Children’s Data

Our services are not directed at children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.


15. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your data, please contact us first.

If you are not satisfied, you can contact the UK regulator:

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
https://ico.org.uk


16. Contact Details

Data Protection Lead
Telephone: 0300 302 0786
Post: SKT Welfare, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire


17. Changes to This Privacy Notice

We review this privacy notice regularly.

Last updated: April 2026


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