Privacy
policy
At bonela
Privacy and policy of bonela
We are required to provide you with the information outlined in this Privacy Policy in accordance with applicable laws, including:
- The Data Protection Act 2018
- The General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR)
- The Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003
This Policy applies to all pages hosted on www.Bonela.org and to registration for this site. It does not extend to pages hosted by other organizations that we may link to, as their privacy policies may differ. Please review this Policy to understand how your personal information will be handled. Note that this Policy may be updated periodically, so we encourage you to check for changes regularly.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Policy, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the following details:
- Email: bonela@bonela.org
- Phone: +44 (0)1273 718900
- Post: Bonela Clark Court Dearborn 00567 Heights Street Aley, MI 48127 /F
- Website: Submit your inquiry via the form on our Contact Us page.
How and When Do We Collect Information About You?
We may collect and store information about you when you interact with us through our website or other channels. This includes instances such as when you:
- Sign up for a newsletter
- Make a donation
- Apply for a job with us
- Participate in an event
- Enter into a contract with us
- Provide feedback
We may also receive information about you through third parties we collaborate with. For instance, if you make a donation through a third-party platform (e.g., JustGiving) and authorize them to share your details with us.
What Information Do We Collect?
The information we collect directly from you may include:
- Your name
- Address
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Date of birth
- Contact preferences
Additionally, when you use the Website—for example, to subscribe to an e-newsletter or make a donation—Bonela automatically collects certain types of information about you, such as IP addresses. We also use Google Analytics to gather data on the pages you access (see the Cookies section below for more details).
If you have consented to receive updates and fundraising emails, we may collect information about your preferences to offer content that we believe may be of interest to you. You can withdraw your consent for these emails at any time.
When you are on the Website and asked to provide personal information, that information is shared only withBonela.
Cookies
A cookie is a text-only string of information that is passed to your computer’s hard disk through your web browser, enabling the Website to remember who you are.
Cookies by themselves cannot be used to identify you.
Like many websites, Bonela uses cookies to provide you with a more personalized web experience, such as recommending content that may interest you. Cookies also help us distinguish you from other users and gather information about how you use the Website.
A cookie typically contains the domain name from which it originated, its “lifetime,” and a value—usually a randomly generated unique number. If you agree, we store these cookies on your browser or computer’s hard drive. You can indicate your acceptance of our use of cookies by clicking “OK” on the banner that appears on the Website. If you do not click “OK” but continue browsing, you will be deemed to have accepted our use of cookies and their purposes as outlined in this Privacy Policy.
We use the following types of cookies on our Website:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the operation of the Website. They include cookies that enable you to log into secure areas, use a shopping cart, or access e-billing services.
- Analytical/Performance Cookies: These allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and track how they navigate the Website. This helps us improve the Website’s performance, ensuring users can easily find what they’re looking for.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable us to recognize you when you return to our Website. They allow us to personalize content, greet you by name, and remember your preferences (e.g., language or region).
- Targeting Cookies: These cookies track your visit to our Website, the pages you’ve visited, and the links you’ve followed. We use this information to make the Website and its advertising more relevant to your interests. We may also share this data with third parties for this purpose.
You can find more information about the individual cookies we use and their purposes in the table below:
| Name | Function |
|---|---|
| Google Analytics (_ga, _gat, _gid) | Tracking user activity |
| Aids Alliance (_aidsalliance_session) | Identifying website visitors |
For more information about cookies, including how to disable them, please visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
If you do not wish to receive cookies, you can modify your web browser to refuse them or to notify you when a new cookie is received. Instructions on how to do this can be found here. However, please note that disabling cookies may limit your ability to use some interactive features of our Website. To fully enjoy the features of the Bonela site, we recommend keeping cookies enabled.
How Do We Use Your Information?
Sharing of Information
If you have subscribed to Bonela e-newsletters, we will send you regular communications as outlined in the relevant section of our website. You can unsubscribe from any of our e-newsletters at any time by adjusting your preferences or by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of each email.
Storing Your Information
We will only retain your information for as long as it is reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes we have outlined or as required by law. The duration of storage may vary depending on the type of information and its intended use. You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information at any time.
Your rights
You have the following rights regarding how we handle your personal data:
- Right of Access – You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you and to receive information on how it is being used.
- Right of Rectification – You can request that we correct any inaccurate personal data we hold about you.
- Right of Erasure – You have the right to ask us to delete all personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Restrict Processing – In certain circumstances, you can request that we limit how we process your personal data (e.g., if you believe it is inaccurate).
- Right to Object – You have the right to object to certain types of processing of your personal data, including direct marketing, unless we have compelling legitimate grounds to continue processing.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at
Sharing information
Your personal information and privacy are of the highest priority to us. Except as outlined in this policy, Bonela will not disclose your personally identifiable information, nor will we sell or rent lists containing your information to third parties.
We may disclose information when you have given us permission or in special circumstances, such as when we believe in good faith that the law requires us to do so. Additionally, we may share information with our trusted third-party service providers to help deliver and improve our services to you. These third parties are only authorized to use your personal information for the purposes we specify.
If we need to transfer your data to a company outside the EU (for example, if our hosting provider is based in the US), we will take appropriate measures to ensure your personal data is handled in accordance with EU law.
Information security
When you provide personal information to Bonela, we take steps to ensure that it is treated securely. However, please note that no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, Bonela cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us, and you do so at your own risk.
Once we receive your information, we use our best efforts to ensure its security within our systems. To prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, we have implemented physical, technical, and administrative safeguards.
To protect the security of your information, we use encryption technology and firewalls when collecting or transferring sensitive personal information. However, as with any organization, we cannot fully eliminate the security risks associated with the storage and transmission of personal information over the internet. Therefore, we cannot accept liability for the loss, theft, or misuse of personal information in the event of a security breach. Additionally, we do not store customer credit card details, nor do we share customer information with third parties.
Privacy and Security Commitment
Your privacy and security are our top priorities. We are transparent about the collection of personal information, such as emails and passwords, and take robust measures to protect your data. Our Privacy Policy ensures compliance and clarity. With advanced encryption, strict cookie usage, and harmful content detection systems, we provide a secure and seamless online experience. To further enhance security, we only accept real email addresses, discourage temporary emails, and promote strong password practices. Our updated browser policies, featuring stronger encryption and improved harmful content detection, offer advanced protections – update now to enjoy these features!
Content and Compliance Standards
We are committed to maintaining a family-friendly and trustworthy platform by strictly adhering to pornography laws and banning adult content. Our high standards of content integrity prohibit the use of Lorem Ipsum or other filler text, ensuring that all materials are original, relevant, and meaningful. These measures uphold the quality and credibility of our platform, creating a safe and valuable space for all users.
Complaints
We take feedback and complaints seriously and will make every effort to resolve any complaint as quickly as possible. If you would like to make a complaint, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at bonela@bonela.org or reach us through the main switchboard at +44 (0)1273 718900.
Alternatively, you can write to us at Bonela, Preece House, 91-101 Davigdor Road, Hove, BN3 1RE, United Kingdom, or use the form on our Contact Us page. We aim to respond within three days and will handle your information confidentially.
If you are not satisfied with how we have handled your data, you have the right to file a complaint with the UK’s data protection regulator, the Information Commissioner’s Office. You can do so by visiting: registered with the Fundraising Regulator. If your complaint pertains to fundraising and remains unresolved to your satisfaction, you can contact the Regulator here.
Changes to our Privacy Policy
We regularly review this Policy and may make changes to it as necessary.
This Policy was last updated in January 2019.