Brent Giving respects your privacy. We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about what we do with it.

This policy outlines how we collect, use, and store your data, in compliance with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

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What data we collect

We may collect personal data such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and donation details when you:

• Make a donation via Open Collective
• Sign up to our newsletter
• Contact us via email or website forms

How we use your data

We use your data to:

• Process your donation (via Open Collective) and manage Gift Aid (if applicable)
• Communicate with you about your donation or our work
• Send newsletters or updates (if you opt in)
  Improve our services and website

How we protect your data

Your data is stored securely and only accessed by authorised team members.
We use trusted third-party platforms such as Open Collective to process donations. They handle your payment and financial information securely. You can view their policies here:

• Open Collective Terms of Service: https://docs.opencollective.com/help/about/tos
• Open Collective Privacy Policy: https://opencollective.com/privacy

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Sharing your data

We do not sell your data. We may share it with trusted partners who help us run our services (e.g., donation platforms or email providers), under strict data protection agreements.

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Your rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request corrections or deletion of your data
• Withdraw your consent for communication at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at hello@brentgiving.org.uk

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Contact Details

Contact Details
Brent Giving is a place-based giving initiative currently hosted by The Social Change Nest. https://thesocialchangenest.org/privacy/

For any questions about this policy, your data, or your donation, please contact:
Email:hello@thesocialchangenest.org
Address: The Social Change Nest CIC Company, All Saints Church Hall, Carnegie St, London N1 9QW

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Updates to this policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Last updated: April 24, 2025.

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