Effective Date: 18th May 2025

 

1. Who We Are

Charis Beacon is a private UK-based business. We collect and process minimal personal data from individuals who visit our website, choose to support us, or contact us directly.

Our website address is: https://www.charisbeacon.com
You can contact us at: info@charisbeacon.com

2. What Information We Collect

We collect the following personal data when you use our website:

• Name (if provided)

• Email address

• Account details

• Payment information (processed securely via third-party payment processors)

• Supporter activity (e.g. which support plan you selected, contribution history)

• IP address and device/browser information (via cookies and analytics tools)

• Messages or contact form entries

We do not collect or store your full payment card details — all transactions are securely processed by Wix.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Process your monthly contributions

• Send confirmation emails and updates

• Respond to your messages and support requests

• Provide supporter updates or impact summaries (you may opt out of this)

• Maintain security and functionality of our website

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We only collect and process your data when we have a lawful basis to do so, including:

• Consent – when you opt in to updates or fill out a form

• Contractual necessity – when processing your payment

• Legal obligation – for tax/accounting compliance

• Legitimate interest – to administer the site and improve services

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data.
We may share your data only with:

• Trusted third-party providers who help us run our website and services (e.g. Stripe, Wix, Google Analytics)

• Legal authorities if required to do so under law

6. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

• Supporter contribution records: up to 7 years (for accounting/legal purposes)

• Contact form submissions: 1 year

• Email subscriber lists: until you unsubscribe

You can request deletion of your data at any time.

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct or update any errors

• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

• Object to or restrict processing

• Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)

• File a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office)

To make a data request, contact: info@charisbeacon.com

8. Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Analyse website traffic

• Improve site experience

• Maintain login sessions

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

9. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

Email: info@charisbeacon.com