The Beaverbrook Foundation

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 2026

The Beaverbrook Foundation (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This policy explains how we collect, use and protect your personal data when you visit beaverbrookfoundation.org (the “Website”).

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1. Who We Are

The Beaverbrook Foundation is a charitable incorporated organisation.

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, you can contact us by emailing us here.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following data:

Information You Provide

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Any information you include in messages sent via the Website

This occurs when you contact us through forms or email links on the Website.

Automatically Collected Information

We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our Website. This may include:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Device and browser type
  • Approximate location (non-precise)

This data is collected using cookies and similar technologies.

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3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries or requests you submit
  • Communicate with you where necessary
  • Improve the performance and usability of the Website
  • Understand how visitors interact with our content

We do not sell or share your personal data for marketing purposes.

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4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

  • Legitimate interests – to respond to enquiries and improve our Website
  • Consent – where cookies (such as analytics) are used
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5. Cookies

Our Website uses cookies to:

  • Enable basic functionality
  • Analyse website traffic using Google Analytics

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Where required, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

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6. Data Storage and Retention

  • Emails and contact details are stored only for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry
  • Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google Analytics settings

We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is secure.

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7. Sharing Your Data

We do not share your personal data with third parties except:

  • Where required by law
  • With service providers that help us operate the Website (such as Google Analytics), under appropriate safeguards
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8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Object to processing
  • Request restriction of processing
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office
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9. Third-Party Services

We use:

  • Google Analytics to understand website usage

Google may process data outside the UK. Appropriate safeguards are in place.

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10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.