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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

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Last Updated: January 2026

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At Children’s World, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and supporters. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit https://childrensworldcharity.org.

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1. Who We Are

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Children’s World is a registered charity in the UK (Reg #1172322).

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2. How We Collect Data (Wix Platform)

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Our website is hosted on the Wix.com platform. Wix provides us with the online platform that allows us to share our work with you. Your data may be stored through Wix.com’s data storage, databases, and general Wix.com applications on secure servers behind a firewall.

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3. Cookies and Tracking Tools

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Our Wix website uses cookies for security, to identify registered members, and to monitor site performance. You can manage or block cookies through your individual browser settings. (Add Cookie policy link)

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4. Media & Uploads via Contact Forms

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If you send us images or files via our online contact forms, please be aware that these files may contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS).

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While these uploads are not visible to the public on our website, this data may be accessible to our administrative team upon receipt. If you have concerns about sharing your location, we recommend removing any embedded GPS data from your images before attaching them to your form submission.

 

5. Third-Party Links & Embedded Content

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Our site may feature embedded content (such as YouTube videos) or links to external sites. These third parties may collect data about you or use their own cookies. We do not control these third-party websites and encourage you to read their specific privacy policies.

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6. How Long We Retain Your Data

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We only keep your personal information for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected:

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  • Contact Form Submissions: We typically retain data sent via contact forms for two years to ensure we can provide ongoing support or reference previous correspondence.

  • Financial/Grant Records: If your contact relates to a donation or grant, we may be legally required to retain this information for seven years to meet UK tax (HMRC) and audit requirements.

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7. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

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As a UK-based organisation, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Correction: Ask us to update or fix any incorrect information.

  • Erasure: Request that we delete your personal data.

  • Withdraw Consent: If you have signed up for a newsletter or account, you can opt-out at any time.

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To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at

info@childrensworldcharity.org.

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8. Policy Updates

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We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time. Changes will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website.

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