Privacy policy

Last updated: 9 June 2025

Overview

The Alan Davidson Foundation (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled responsibly, securely, and in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with us via our website or other communication channels.

Who We Are

The Alan Davidson Foundation is a UK-registered charitable foundation. We support projects aligned with the legacy of our founder Alan Davidson, in fields including motor neurone disease research, assistive technology, architecture, education, and the arts.

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Identity and contact details, such as your name, email address, phone number, and postal address.

Information you provide, when you contact us via forms, email, or sign up for newsletters or events.

Technical data, including IP address, browser type, and information about your visit to our website (through cookies or similar technologies).

Donation or application details, where applicable.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18 without verified parental consent.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to enquiries or correspondence you submit to us.

Provide updates, news, or information you have requested.

Administer events or grant applications.

Maintain records of our charitable activities.

Improve our website and ensure it is secure and functional.

Comply with legal or regulatory obligations.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on one or more of the following legal bases for processing your personal data:

Your consent.

Performance of a contract or agreement.

Our legitimate interests, such as promoting our charitable aims.

Legal obligations we may be subject to.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with trusted service providers or partners who help us operate our website or conduct our work, under strict confidentiality and data protection terms. We may also disclose your data if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests.

How We Store and Protect Your Data

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or loss. Data is stored securely within the UK or the European Economic Area (EEA). Where data may be transferred outside these regions, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.