Privacy Policy
This policy applies to the Queen Elizabeth Trust website, our use of emails, and any other methods we use for collecting information outside our grant-making relationships. It covers what we collect, why, how we use it, and your rights.
Protecting your privacy is important to us. We are committed to keeping your personal information safe.
Who we are
The Queen Elizabeth Trust is the controller of the personal information collected through this website and related communications.
How we collect information
- Directly from you: when you complete forms, sign up for newsletters, or request information.
- Automatically: when you visit our website, we collect non-personal information such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
You are not required to provide personal information to browse our website.
Personal information we collect
- Name and contact details (email, postal address, phone)
- Information about your interest in our work
- Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and pages accessed
How and why we use your information
| Purpose | Legal Basis | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Sending newsletters (if consent given) | Consent | Until you unsubscribe |
| Responding to emails/messages | Legitimate interest | 2 years |
| Informing about events/activities | Consent | Until you unsubscribe |
| Improving website/services | Legitimate interest | 2 years |
| Managing a relationship with us | Contract / Legitimate interest | 5 years |
We will only send communications where you have consented. Each communication includes an opt-out option.
Sharing your information
We do not sell or share your data for third-party marketing. We may share data:
- With trusted service providers (e.g., email platforms, cloud storage) acting only as processors
- Where required by law
Storing your information
Your data is stored securely in the UK. We use technical and organisational measures to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Data no longer required will be securely deleted.
Cookies
We use cookies as described in our separate Cookie Policy.
Marketing communications
Where consent is given, we may contact you by email or other electronic means. You can withdraw consent anytime via the unsubscribe link or by contacting us.
What we do not do
We never sell your personal data or allow third parties to use it for marketing.
Your rights
Under UK data protection law, you can:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccuracies
- Request deletion
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
Contact us to exercise your rights.
Social media
We operate accounts on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. This policy covers only data we collect. Check each platform’s privacy policy for their practices.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Policy or how your data is used, or to exercise your rights under data protection law, please contact us:
Email: info@queenelizabethtrust.org
Post: Queen Elizabeth Trust, 100 Parliament Street, London SW1A 2BQ.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK regulatory authority for data privacy (https://ico.org.uk/global/contact-us/)
Changes
We may update this policy occasionally. Please check this page periodically.