Privacy Policy

Still We Rise Together CIC (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide when using our website (https://www.stillwerisetogether.com).

1. WHO WE ARE
Still We Rise Together CIC is a UK based Community Interest Company that supports women, especially mothers, through emotional support, faith based encouragement, wellness activities, and community connection. For the purposes of data protection law, we are the data controller of your personal data.

Registered address: available upon request. 
Email: stillwerisetogetheruk@gmail.com

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect and process the following personal data when you interact with our website:
- Name and contact details (such as email address and phone number) when you contact us or sign up for updates.
- Payment and donation details when you contribute through PayPal (please note that we do not store full payment information; PayPal processes this securely on our behalf).
- Any information you choose to provide in contact or feedback forms.
- Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited (for analytics and website improvement).

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use your information to:
- Respond to your messages and enquiries.
- Send newsletters, updates, or event information (only if you have subscribed).
- Process donations and issue receipts via PayPal.
- Improve our website and user experience.
- Meet legal and regulatory obligations applicable to a UK Community Interest Company.

4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Your consent (for email newsletters or optional sign ups).
- Our legitimate interests (for improving services and responding to messages).
- Legal obligations (for financial records and regulatory compliance).

5. HOW WE STORE AND PROTECT YOUR DATA
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Your data is stored securely and retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy or as required by law.

6. SHARING YOUR INFORMATION
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share limited information with trusted third parties who help us operate our services, such as PayPal (for payments) or email providers (for newsletters). These third parties are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with UK data protection laws.

7. YOUR RIGHTS
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
- To access, update, or delete your personal information.
- To withdraw consent at any time (for email subscriptions).
- To object to or restrict processing in certain circumstances.
- To request a copy of the data we hold about you.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at stillwerisetogetheruk@gmail.com.

8. COOKIES AND WEBSITE TRACKING
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality and analyse site traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.

9. LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES
Our website may include links to third party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of such external sites.

10. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of the website after updates means you accept the revised Policy.

11. CONTACT US
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
Email: stillwerisetogetheruk@gmail.com
Website: www.stillwerisetogether.com
Registered address: available upon request