Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

Personal Information

• Name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Postal address

Nomination Information

• Name and age of the young person being nominated
• Location within the West Midlands
• Information relating to their circumstances and support needs
• Information about their diagnosis or medical condition where voluntarily provided

Donation Information

• Details of donated items
• Records of financial donations
• Correspondence relating to donations

How We Use Your Information

We use information provided to:

• Assess nominations for support
• Communicate with nominees, families, and professionals
• Arrange delivery of equipment
• Manage donations and fundraising activities
• Maintain project records
• Improve our services and website

We will only use personal information for legitimate purposes connected to The Hope Tech Project.

Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal information because:

• You have provided consent
• It is necessary to assess and administer nominations
• It is necessary for the legitimate operation of The Hope Tech Project

Where health-related information is provided, it will only be used for the purpose of assessing eligibility and providing support.

Sharing Information

We will not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

Information will only be shared where necessary, including:

• With professionals involved in a nomination
• With delivery providers when arranging equipment delivery
• Where required by law

We will only share the minimum information necessary.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

Information is stored securely and access is limited to those involved in administering The Hope Tech Project.

How Long We Keep Information

We will only keep personal information for as long as necessary to administer nominations, donations, and project activities.

Information that is no longer required will be securely deleted.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information where appropriate
• Withdraw consent where consent has been given
• Raise concerns about how your information is being used

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and basic analytics tools to help us understand how visitors use the website and improve the user experience.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

The Hope Tech Project
Email: thehopetechproject@outlook.com
Website: thehopetechproject.org

By using our website or submitting information to The Hope Tech Project, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.