Privacy Policy
Joseph’s Goal Privacy Policy
Information Commissioners Office Registration Reference ZC080317.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) provides the legal framework that defines how personal information can be used. Joseph’s Goal is committed to complying with the principles set out in the GDPR and has a legal duty to protect any information we collect from you. Please read this Privacy Policy to understand how we use your data.
In summary:
Your personal information is only used for the purpose for which we collect it.
Only information that we need is collected.
Your personal information is only seen by those who need it to do their jobs.
We will only disclose data when we have your consent or where we are obliged to disclose personal data by law or legal obligation.
We will keep your information up to date. Any accurate or misleading data will be corrected as soon as possible.
Personal information is retained only for as long as it is needed.
Your information will be protected from unauthorised or accidental disclosure and processed in an appropriate manner to maintain its integrity and confidentiality.
We will provide you with a copy of your personal information on request ( see below for information on Controlling Your Information ).
These principles apply whether we hold your information on hard copy or in electronic format.
Joseph’s Goal is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. When you provide information by which you can be identified when making a donation, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement. If you choose to remain anonymous the Charity will not be able to apply for Gift Aid on your donation but will still add the donation to the Charity’s accounts to comply with it’s legal requirements.
Joseph’s Goal may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page periodically to ensure you are familiar with any changes.
This policy is effective from 24th September 2024.
What we collect
We may collect the following information:
Full name and title.
Home address and post code ( where the donation is to be Gift Aided ).
Telephone number.
Email address.
Banking details – where appropriate, particularly in the event of winning a prize in the Joeph’s Goal Elite Club Lottery.
How we collect information
We collect information from a number of sources
Donation Reports from online platforms primarily Just Giving website ( see below Links to other websites ).
Direct Transfer of funds to Joseph’s Goal Bank Account.
Personal donations presented or sent to the Charity’s Officials.
Information sent directly by the donor.
What we do with the information we gather
Joseph’s Goal will not share your information with any commercial organisation and will not use your information for marketing or promotional purposes unless you specifically ask us in writing to share your information for these purposes.
The legal basis that we rely on for processing your data will depend upon the circumstances in which it is being collected and used and will fall into one of two categories –
where the processing is necessary for us to comply with a legal obligation; or
where it is in our legitimate interests to perform our functions, for example, processing donations to raise funds and to deliver our Charity’s objectives.
Security
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure.
To prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect.
Links to other websites
Our website has links to donation giving websites. When you use these links, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and they are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website you have accessed.
Controlling your personal information
You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the General Data Protection Regulation 1988. If you would like a copy of the information held on you, please write to –
Mr A Houghton, 59 Spring Road, Orrell, Wigan. WN5 8QB.
If you believe any information we are holding on you is inaccurate or incomplete, please write to Mr A Houghton at the above address. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.
16th March 2026