FWIN Privacy Policy

At Foyle Women's Information Network (FWIN), we are committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring transparency about how we handle your data. This privacy policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

1. What Information We Collect

We collect the following personal information directly from users:

  • Name

  • Email Address

  • Mailing Address

This data is provided by you when you:

  • Sign up for our newsletters or bulletins

  • Register for events or workshops

  • Sign up for membership

We do not use cookies or other tracking technologies on our website.

2. How We Use Your Data

We collect and process personal data to:

  • Send you weekly bulletins, newsletters, and updates about FWIN activities and events

  • Manage event registration and communication

  • Keep you informed about relevant opportunities such as job openings, training courses, and community support programmes

Your email address is used for email communication through MailChimp, our third-party email marketing platform, for distributing weekly bulletins.

3. Data Security

We are committed to ensuring the security of your personal information. All data is stored securely on platforms that use two-factor authentication and encryption. We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss of your data.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data until:

  • You request its deletion

  • Your email address becomes inactive or bounces

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request modifications to your data if it is inaccurate or incomplete

  • Request the deletion of your data from our systems

If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at cpeofficer@fwin.org.uk.

6. Third-Party Services

We use MailChimp to send our weekly bulletins and newsletters. By providing your email address, you agree to have your data processed by MailChimp in accordance with their privacy policies. We do not share your personal information with any other third parties without your consent.

7. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 16. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at: cpeofficer@fwin.org.uk