Last Updated: 08 August 2025
Data Controller: Firestarter Foundation
Contact Email: hello@firestarterfoundation.com
Registered Office: 1 South Crescent, Ripon, United Kingdom, HG4 1SN
Firestarter Foundation (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you interact with our website, programs, services, or contact us. We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
We may collect the following types of personal information:
a. Information you provide directly:
Name, email address, phone number, company details, and other information submitted via forms (e.g., contact forms, program registrations, newsletters).
b. Information collected automatically via WordPress:
IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and website interaction data.
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy).
Server logs and anonymised analytics data.
c. Third-party data:
Information shared by third parties, such as social media accounts or integrations, only with your consent.
We use your personal data for purposes including:
Providing and managing our programs, services, and website.
Communicating with you, including sending updates, newsletters, and marketing (where consented).
Analysing website usage to improve functionality and user experience.
Complying with legal obligations and preventing fraud or misuse.
Our lawful basis for processing your personal data includes:
Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your data.
Contractual necessity: Processing is necessary to provide services you request.
Legitimate interests: For website analytics, business improvement, and security.
Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws.
We do not sell or rent personal data. We may share your data with:
Service providers who support our website, programs, or communications.
Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law.
Affiliates or partners only where necessary to deliver services and with your consent.
All third-party service providers are required to handle your data securely and in compliance with GDPR.
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, provide analytics, and support marketing. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for detailed information.
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined, including:
Program participation: duration of engagement plus up to 5 years.
Marketing communications: until you unsubscribe.
Legal or regulatory obligations: as required by law.
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
Access your personal data.
Request correction of inaccurate data.
Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”).
Restrict processing or object to processing.
Data portability.
Withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise your rights, contact hello@firestarterfoundation.com.
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. WordPress and our hosting provider ensure secure servers, SSL encryption, and regular backups.
We store and process data on UK/EU-based servers. No personal data is transferred outside the EEA without adequate safeguards in place.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of changes.
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data:
Email: hello@firestarterfoundation.com
Registered Office: 1 South Crescent, Ripon, United Kingdom, HG4 1SN
1 South Crescent, Ripon, United Kingdom, HG4 1SN
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