Privacy & Terms
This privacy policy sets out how fingersmiths uses and protects any information that we collect about you when you use our website.
fingersmiths is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.
fingersmiths may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page regularly to ensure that you agree with any changes. This policy is effective from 3 November 2020.
What we collect
We collect information about you when you subscribe to our mailing list. This includes your first name, last name, and email address. We may at times contact you to collect information through voluntarily surveys and feedback forms.
We may also collect additional information about you through the use of cookies and other technologies regarding your mobile device, computer hardware and software used to access the website. Please read ‘How we use cookies’ for more information.
What we do with the information we gather
Our purposes for using your information are outlined as follows:
If you have provided consent to join our mailing list, we will use the email address provided to periodically send promotional emails and updates about our work. From time to time, we may contact you by email with surveys and feedback forms asking for your opinion to help guide our future work.
Our emails are sent through Mailchimp. The information you provide on sign-up will be transferred and stored with Mailchimp. To read more about how data is stored here, please read Mailchimp’s Privacy Policy.
If you contact us, we will use your information to respond to and provide assistance to any requests, questions and concerns.
Choice / Opt out
You may “opt out” of receiving fingersmiths email updates and newsletters at any time using the unsubscribe link provided at the end of each email we send. You may also contact us directly by emailing info@fingersmiths.org.uk.
Access to information
You have the right to access and correct, or delete your personal information at any time by contacting us at info@fingersmiths.org.uk.
How we use cookies
A cookie is a small text file which asks for permission to be placed on your computer. This file collects standard internet log information and visitor behaviour information. This information is used to track visitor uses of the website and to compile statistical analysis on website activity. This helps us improve our website in order to tailor it to our visitors needs.
Cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.
You can choose to accept or decline cookies.
Information collected through the use of cookies may include:
IP address of device(s) used; browser type; operating system and device type; approximate location (e.g. London); access times and dates; and referring website addresses.
Links to third party websites
Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.
Your payment information
If you make a donation to us, all payment information will be carried out securely using PayPal. PayPal is a third-party service, to understand how this service uses your Personal Data to process your payment please read PayPal’s Privacy Policy.
How to contact us
Please contact us if you have any questions about our privacy policy or information we hold about you.
Email: info@fingersmiths.org.uk