Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Madoc Benfell Memorial Trust (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard information when you visit our website or engage with our charitable activities.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We CollectInformation You Provide
We may collect personal information when you:
Submit an enquiry
Make a donation
Register for updates or community initiatives
Contact us directly
This may include your name, email address, phone number, donation details, and any information you choose to share.
Information Collected Automatically
When you browse our website, we may collect:
IP address and device information
Browser type and pages visited
General usage and analytics data
Cookies that help improve website performance
We do not collect sensitive personal information unless you voluntarily provide it.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
Respond to enquiries
Process donations and issue receipts
Share updates or community information (only if you opt in)
Improve website functionality and user experience
Analyse traffic and engagement
Maintain security and prevent misuse of our website
We do not sell or share your personal information for third‑party marketing.
4. Donations & Payment Information
Online donations may be processed through secure third‑party payment providers. We do not store full credit card details on our website or servers.
5. Cookies & Analytics
Our website uses cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the site. Cookies help us:
Improve functionality
Tailor content
Monitor traffic patterns
You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
6. Sharing Your Information
We may share information with trusted service providers who assist with:
Website hosting
Payment processing
Email delivery
Analytics
Security monitoring
These providers are required to protect your information and use it only for services delivered on our behalf.
We may also disclose information if required by law.
7. Data Storage & Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. This includes secure hosting, restricted access, and industry‑standard security practices.
However, no online system is completely risk‑free, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Request access to the personal information we hold
Ask for corrections to inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal data (where legally permitted)
Opt out of communications at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
9. External Links
Our website may contain links to third‑party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
Madoc Benfell Memorial Trust Email: info@madocbenfellmemorialtrust.nz
