Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 2025
Welcome to the Southend Hospital Foundation website (https://southendhospitalfoundation.org/).
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website.
1. Who We Are
The Southend Hospital Foundation (“we”, “our”, “us”) is a non-profit organisation based in Southend-on-Sea, UK.
Our aim is to support Southend Hospital through fundraising, awareness campaigns, and community engagement.
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:
📧 info@southendhospitalfoundation.org
2. Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information (voluntarily provided):
Such as your name, email address, or phone number when you contact us, subscribe to a newsletter, or make a donation. - Non-Personal Information (automatically collected):
This includes your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and the time spent on our site.
3. Use of Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, to understand how visitors use our website.
Google Analytics uses cookies to collect standard internet log information and visitor behaviour data in an anonymous form. This information helps us analyse traffic, improve content, and enhance your browsing experience.
For more information about how Google handles your data, please visit:
🔗 https://policies.google.com/privacy
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by installing the browser add-on available here:
🔗 https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
4. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information collected to:
- Improve our website’s design, content, and functionality
- Respond to enquiries and provide requested information
- Monitor and analyse website traffic and user behaviour
- Comply with any legal obligations
5. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and enable website analytics.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
6. Data Sharing and Security
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
Your information may be shared only with trusted third-party providers (such as Google Analytics) who assist us in running the website, provided they comply with strict data protection standards.
We take appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.
7. Your Data Protection Rights (UK GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to processing or request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@southendhospitalfoundation.org.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
🔗 https://www.ico.org.uk/
8. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page with the updated date shown at the top.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please email info@southendhospitalfoundation.org
