Privacy Policy

(Privacy & Data Protection)

Last updated: 15th March 2026

Who We Are

Kent Cancer Trust is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly.

This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or contact us.

We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Contact details

Kent Cancer Trust
Address: Lancasters, West End Lane, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9RB.
Email: info@kentcancertrust.org.uk

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Postal address (if provided)

  • Messages sent through contact forms

  • Donation information

  • Website usage information such as IP address or browser type

We only collect information necessary for our charitable activities.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Process donations

  • Send updates or newsletters (if you opt in)

  • Manage volunteers or supporters

  • Improve our website and services

  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell or rent personal data.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation we rely on:

  • Consent – for newsletters or marketing communications

  • Legitimate interests – to run and improve our charity services

  • Legal obligation – for financial or regulatory purposes

  • Contract – where processing donations or registrations

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect personal data, including:

  • secure website connections (HTTPS)

  • restricted access to data

  • password-protected systems

  • use of trusted service providers

Data Retention

Personal data is only kept for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose it was collected for or to meet legal obligations.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • access your personal data

  • request correction of inaccurate information

  • request deletion of your data

  • withdraw consent

  • object to certain processing

Requests can be made using the contact details above.

Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you may contact the UK data protection regulator, the Information Commissioner's Office.

https://ico.org.uk