Privacy & Cookie Policy

Last updated: May 19, 2025

Flourish Foundation (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://flourishfoundation.co.uk, or use our services.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Who We Are

Company Name: Flourish Foundation
Address: Flourish Fostering, The Cedars, Holborough Rd, Snodland, ME6 5PL
Email: Foundation@flourishgroup.co.uk
Country: United Kingdom

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Data

We may collect personally identifiable information such as:

• Your name
• Email address
• Any information you submit through forms or direct contact

2.2 Usage Data

Automatically collected information may include:

• Your IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Time and date of visit
• Pages viewed
• Referring URLs

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve functionality and performance
• Analyze website traffic
• Send relevant communications (e.g. newsletters via Mailchimp)
• Support marketing and remarketing (e.g. via Google Analytics)

3. Cookies: What They Are and How We Use Them

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember user preferences and improve user experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

Type	Purpose	Duration
Essential Cookies	Required for the operation of our website (e.g. login, navigation).	Session
Analytics Cookies	Help us understand how visitors use our site. We use Google Analytics to gather this data.	Persistent
Marketing Cookies	Used for email campaign tracking and remarketing (e.g. via Mailchimp).	Persistent
Functionality Cookies	Remember your preferences (e.g. language, login).	Persistent

Third-Party Tools That Use Cookies

We use:

• Google Analytics: To understand visitor behavior and improve our site. Learn how Google uses data.
• Mailchimp: To manage and track our newsletter emails and signups. Mailchimp privacy policy

Managing Cookies

You can:

• Accept or reject cookies via our website banner
• Adjust your browser settings to block cookies
• Delete existing cookies from your browser

Please note: Blocking some cookies may affect website functionality.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use the data we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our website
• Respond to inquiries and support requests
• Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
• Improve website performance
• Monitor usage and traffic patterns
• Comply with legal obligations

5. Legal Bases for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal grounds:

• Consent – for non-essential cookies and marketing
• Contractual necessity – to deliver services you request
• Legal obligation – to comply with laws
• Legitimate interest – to improve services and ensure website security

6. Sharing Your Data

We may share your personal data with:

• Service providers (e.g., Google, Mailchimp)
• Affiliates or business partners, under strict confidentiality
• Legal authorities, when required by law
• Other users, only if you voluntarily share information publicly
• With your consent, in other cases

7. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred and stored outside the UK or EEA (e.g., when using Mailchimp, which is based in the US). Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

• To provide services
• For legal compliance
• To resolve disputes
• For analytics (e.g., aggregated usage data for website improvement)

9. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

You have the right to:

• Access your data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• File a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office)

To exercise your rights, contact us at Foundation@flourishgroup.co.uk

10. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

• HTTPS encryption
• Access controls
• Regular system updates

While we strive for high security, no internet transmission is 100% secure.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.

12. External Links

Our website may include links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies before sharing data.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy occasionally. When we do, we will:

• Post the revised version on this page
• Update the “Last updated” date
• Notify you if required by law

Please check this page periodically for updates.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at:
📧 Email: Foundation@flourishgroup.co.uk