Privacy Policy

Last updated: 03/02/2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Strive To Be CIC collects, uses, and protects your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Strive To Be CIC is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

  • Registered name: Strive To Be CIC
  • Company number: 16670028
  • Registered address: 49 Birch Grove, Hempstead, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 3RB
  • Contact email: admin@strivetobecic.org.uk

2. Personal Data We Collect

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

  • Contact information (such as name, email address, phone number)
  • Information submitted through contact forms or email enquiries
  • Booking and registration details provided when signing up for activities (e.g. name, contact details, attendance information)
  • Donation details (excluding full payment card details)
  • Communications you send to us
  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and cookies

3. How We Collect Data

We collect data when you:

  • Contact us via the Website or email
  • Register for or book activities via third-party platforms
  • Subscribe to updates or newsletters (if applicable)
  • Use or browse our Website (via cookies and analytics tools)

4. Why We Collect Your Data

We collect and use personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries and communications
  • Manage activity bookings, registrations, and attendance
  • Process donations and keep financial records
  • Improve our Website and service
  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations
  • Further our charitable and community interest objectives

Our lawful bases for processing include consent, legitimate interests, and legal obligations.

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

Data is stored securely and only retained for as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected or to comply with legal requirements.

6. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share data with trusted third parties where necessary, including:

  • Booking and activity management platforms (such as Pebble or EEQU)
  • Payment processors (for donations, if applicable)
  • IT and website service providers
  • Professional advisers or regulators where legally required

All third parties are required to respect the security of your data and process it in accordance with the law.

7. Cookies

Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use the site.

Cookies may be used to:

  • Ensure the Website functions correctly
  • Analyse website traffic and usage
  • Improve content and user experience

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect how the Website functions.

Third-party services (such as embedded content or booking platforms) may also place cookies in accordance with their own policies.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

9. Data Protection Queries

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your rights, or how your data is handled, please contact:

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.