Privacy Policy for FFC Events

Last Updated: December 2025

Website: www.ffcevents.com

Charity Name: Friends Fighting Cancer

Registered Office: 48b High Street, Cosham,

Hampshire England, PO6 3AG

Contact Email: shop@ffcevents.com

1. Introduction

FFC Events (“we,” “us,” “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.ffcevents.com (the “Site”), engage with our services, donate, or contact us.

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide:

• Name

• Email address

• Postal address

• Telephone number

• Payment details (for donations; third-party processors process card details. We do not store full card details)

• Organisational information (for event registrations, volunteering, partnerships)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect:

• Usage data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent

• Device data: device type, operating system

• Cookies and tracking technologies (see section 5)

2.3 Third-Party Sources

We may receive information from third-party platforms if you interact with our social media accounts, donate via external gateways, or connect through apps. We will only collect what those sources allow and with your consent.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for purposes including:

• Providing and maintaining the Site

• Processing donations and issuing receipts

• Communicating with you (newsletters, updates, event details)

• Managing events, volunteering, or membership

• Responding to inquiries

• Improving our services and website

• Complying with legal obligations

We will not use your personal data for activities incompatible with the purposes listed here unless we obtain your explicit consent.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (where applicable)

If you are in a jurisdiction that requires a legal basis (e.g., UK GDPR/EU GDPR), we rely on:

• Consent: You agree when signing up for newsletters or services

• Contractual necessity: To deliver services or process donations

• Legal obligation: To comply with laws and reporting

• Legitimate interests: For website analytics and improvements

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools (e.g., web beacons) to:

• Recognise returning visitors

• Understand how users interact with the Site

• Improve performance

You may change your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may affect your experience.

6. How We Share Your Data

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information with:

• Service providers: Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal), email platforms (e.g., Mailchimp), CRM systems

• Legal authorities: If required by law enforcement or legal processes

• Professional advisors: Auditors, lawyers when necessary

• Affiliated organisations: Only with your explicit consent

We require third parties to protect personal data in accordance with applicable laws.

7. International Transfers

Information may be stored or processed outside your country. Where transfers occur, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place (e.g., standard contractual clauses).

8. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure; absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

9. Data Retention

We keep personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide services

• Comply with legal obligations

• Resolve disputes

• Enforce agreements

Retention periods vary by purpose; you may contact us for specific retention details.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct inaccuracies

• Delete or restrict processing

• Object to processing

• Receive data portability

• Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, don't hesitate to get in touch with info@ffcevents.com.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (partners, event hosts). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read their policies.

12. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or higher age where required). If we learn we have collected such data, we will delete it.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. The “Last Updated” date will reflect changes. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.14. Contact Us

FFC Events

Email: shop@ffcevents.com

Address: 48b High Street, Cosham,