Privacy Policy

The Cornercroft Foundation Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you interact with our website www.cornercroftfoundation.org or engage with our grant funding process.

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1. Who We Are

The Cornercroft Foundation Ltd is a UK-based nonprofit organisation that provides grants to registered charities and nonprofit organisations globally. We are registered in the United Kingdom and operate under UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

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2. What Data We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal and organisational information:

• Charity/organisation names

• Charity registration or nonprofit numbers

• Contact names and details (email, phone number, address)

• Bank account/payment details (for grant disbursements)

• Any information you submit in applications or correspondence

We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18.

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3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect information when:

• You complete a grant application or contact form on our website

• You correspond with us by email or phone

• You engage with us through our website, hosted by Wix

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4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Review and process grant applications

• Communicate with you about your application

• Disburse grants or funding

• Maintain internal records for compliance and reporting

• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We do not sell or use your data for commercial marketing purposes.

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5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share your data with trusted service providers who assist us with our operations. This includes:

• Wix, our website hosting provider, which may collect usage data via cookies

• Financial institutions, for the purpose of transferring grant payments

• Regulatory or legal authorities, if required by law

We ensure that any third party we work with complies with relevant data protection laws.

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6. International Data Transfers

Since we may work with organisations around the world, your data may be processed outside the UK. Where applicable, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR for international transfers.

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7. Data Retention

We retain personal and organisational data only for as long as necessary:

• To fulfil the purposes it was collected for

• To meet legal, accounting, or regulatory obligations

• Typically, data will be kept for up to 7 years after the end of a grant relationship

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8. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to secure your data, including:

• Secure servers provided by Wix

• Restricted access to sensitive information

• Data minimisation and encryption where applicable

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

 

9. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the data we hold about you

• Request correction or deletion of your data

• Object to or restrict processing in certain circumstances

• Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

 

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website, hosted by Wix, may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience and gather anonymised analytics. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

 

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on our website with the date of the last update.

 

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact:

The Cornercroft Foundation Ltd
Email: cornercroftfoundation@gmail.com  
Website: www.cornercroftfoundation.org

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Last updated April 2025