Privacy Statement
Your privacy matters to us. The Save Independent Midwifery Campaign is committed to protecting the personal information of everyone who engages with our website, signs our petition, makes a donation, or contacts us in any way. This statement explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have over your own data.
What Information We Collect
When you interact with our website or campaign, we may collect the following types of personal information:
- Your name and email address when you sign up to our mailing list, submit a contact form, or register your support
- Your postal address if you make a donation or request printed materials
- Payment information where applicable — processed securely through our payment provider and never stored directly by us
- Comments or testimonials you choose to submit to us
- Basic technical data such as your browser type and IP address, collected automatically when you visit our site
We only collect information that is necessary for the purposes described in this statement. We do not collect sensitive personal data unless you choose to share it with us voluntarily.
How We Use Your Information
We will only use the contact details you provide for purposes directly related to the Save Independent Midwifery Campaign. This includes:
- Keeping you informed about campaign developments, petitions, events and calls to action
- Responding to enquiries or comments you send us
- Processing donations and issuing acknowledgements where required
- Publishing supporter comments or testimonials on our website, where you have given us explicit permission to do so
We will never use your information for unrelated marketing purposes, and we will never sell, rent, trade or otherwise disclose your personal information to any third party without your explicit consent.
Comments and Testimonials
If you submit a comment and indicate that you are happy for it to be published on this website, we will display it alongside your first name only, unless you request otherwise. You may also choose to publish anonymously. You may contact us at any time to request that a published comment be amended or removed.
Third Parties and Data Sharing
We do not share your personal data with any third parties for commercial, marketing or any other purpose without your knowledge and consent. In limited circumstances, we may share data with trusted service providers who assist us in running the campaign — such as our email platform or payment processor — but only to the extent necessary and under strict data protection agreements. These providers are not permitted to use your data for their own purposes.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to ensure that your personal information is stored securely and protected against unauthorised access, loss or misuse. Where data is transmitted online, we use appropriate encryption and security measures. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely risk-free, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. If you unsubscribe from our mailing list or request deletion of your data, we will action this promptly.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of any inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data at any time
- Withdraw consent for us to contact you
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been mishandled
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us directly via the contact form on this website.
Changes to This Statement
We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted on this page, and where changes are significant we will make reasonable efforts to notify you directly.