{"id":3878,"date":"2026-01-01T20:04:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T20:04:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehco.uk\/?page_id=3878"},"modified":"2026-01-07T14:35:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T14:35:39","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thehco.uk\/?page_id=3878","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Privacy Policy<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hamidiya Community Organisation (\u201cwe\u201d, \u201cus\u201d, \u201cour\u201d) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal information collected through our website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information we collect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We collect <strong>only the personal information you choose to provide to us<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Names and contact details submitted via forms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enquiry or application information you submit voluntarily<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information provided when you contact us by email or other direct communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do <strong>not<\/strong> collect website usage data, analytics data, or tracking information about visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How we use your information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use personal information only to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Respond to enquiries and applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Administer services, activities, or programmes you contact us about<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate information you have requested<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet legal or regulatory obligations where required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do <strong>not<\/strong> use personal data for marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lawful basis for processing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We process personal data under the following lawful bases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Consent<\/strong> \u2013 where you choose to submit information to us<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legitimate interests<\/strong> \u2013 where necessary to respond to enquiries or administer services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legal obligation<\/strong> \u2013 where processing is required by law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Data sharing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do <strong>not<\/strong> sell, rent, or trade personal data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Personal information is shared only where:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is necessary to provide a service you have requested, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We are legally required to do so<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any third parties involved are required to handle data securely and lawfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Data storage and security<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Personal data is stored securely and accessed only by authorised persons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cookies and tracking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use <strong>only strictly necessary cookies<\/strong> to ensure the security and proper functioning of the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do <strong>not<\/strong> use analytics, advertising, or tracking cookies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information, please see our <strong>Cookies Policy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your rights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You have the right to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access the personal data we hold about you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request correction of inaccurate information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request deletion of your data where appropriate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Withdraw consent at any time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Requests can be made using the contact details below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal data, please contact us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udce7 <strong><a>info@thehco.uk<\/a><\/strong><br><strong>Hamidiya Community Organisation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Privacy Policy Hamidiya Community Organisation (\u201cwe\u201d, 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