{"id":182,"date":"2026-04-25T22:32:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T22:32:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mediterraneanforum.org.uk\/?page_id=182"},"modified":"2026-04-26T00:03:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T00:03:11","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/medforumsd.org.uk\/index.php\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"182\" class=\"elementor elementor-182\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad6682b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ad6682b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-673ea3b elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"673ea3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;1,400&family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');\n\n#mfm-prv, #mfm-prv *, #mfm-prv *::before, #mfm-prv *::after {\n  margin: 0; 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}\n  #mfm-prv .pol-content, #mfm-prv .intro-text { font-size: 13.5px; }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div id=\"mfm-prv\">\n\n<section class=\"hero\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div class=\"hero-eyebrow\">Legal \u00b7 UK GDPR Compliant<\/div>\n<h1 class=\"hero-title\">Privacy <em>Policy<\/em><\/h1>\n<div class=\"hero-meta\">\n<span>Last Updated: April 25, 2026<\/span>\n<span class=\"hero-meta-dot\"><\/span>\n<span>Version 1.0<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"intro\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div class=\"intro-text\">\n<p><strong>Med-Forum For Social Development UK LTD<\/strong> (\"Med-Forum UK\", \"we\", \"us\", \"our\") operates an information-only website and follows a strict <strong>data minimisation policy<\/strong>. We do not collect, store, or process personal data through this website. We do not operate forms, newsletters, or online donations.<\/p>\n<p>This Privacy Policy explains how we approach data protection in the limited circumstances where personal data may be exchanged (for example, by direct postal correspondence to our registered office). It is written to comply with the <strong>UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)<\/strong> and the <strong>Data Protection Act 2018<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Med-Forum UK relies on the <strong>not-for-profit exemption<\/strong> under the Data Protection (Charges and Information) Regulations 2018 (as amended), having self-assessed that we meet the qualifying conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"toc\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div class=\"toc-box\">\n<div class=\"toc-title\">In This Policy<\/div>\n<ul class=\"toc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#s1\"><span class=\"toc-num\">01<\/span> Who We Are<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s2\"><span class=\"toc-num\">02<\/span> What We Do Not Do<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s3\"><span class=\"toc-num\">03<\/span> Information We Collect<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s4\"><span class=\"toc-num\">04<\/span> How We Use Your Information<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s5\"><span class=\"toc-num\">05<\/span> Legal Basis for Processing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s6\"><span class=\"toc-num\">06<\/span> Sharing Your Information<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s7\"><span class=\"toc-num\">07<\/span> Cookies &amp; Tracking<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s8\"><span class=\"toc-num\">08<\/span> Data Retention<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s9\"><span class=\"toc-num\">09<\/span> Your Rights<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s10\"><span class=\"toc-num\">10<\/span> International Transfers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s11\"><span class=\"toc-num\">11<\/span> Children's Privacy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s12\"><span class=\"toc-num\">12<\/span> Updates to This Policy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s13\"><span class=\"toc-num\">13<\/span> Contact &amp; Complaints<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n\n<div class=\"pol-section\" id=\"s1\">\n<div class=\"pol-eyebrow\">01<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pol-title\">Who We Are<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pol-content\">\n<p><strong>Med-Forum For Social Development UK LTD<\/strong> is a non-profit organisation registered in England and Wales as a Company Limited by Guarantee.<\/p>\n<div class=\"contact-card\">\n<h4>Data Controller<\/h4>\n<dl class=\"contact-card-grid\">\n<dt>Legal Name<\/dt><dd>Med-Forum For Social Development UK LTD<\/dd>\n<dt>Company No.<\/dt><dd>16522833<\/dd>\n<dt>ICO Status<\/dt><dd>Self-assessed as exempt under the not-for-profit exemption (Data Protection (Charges and Information) Regulations 2018, as amended)<\/dd>\n<dt>Address<\/dt><dd>71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom (postal correspondence only)<\/dd>\n<dt>Website<\/dt><dd><a href=\"https:\/\/mediterraneanforum.org.uk\">mediterraneanforum.org.uk<\/a><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<p>For data protection matters, you can contact us using any of the methods listed above.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ICO position.<\/strong> Med-Forum UK has self-assessed against the criteria in the <em>Data Protection (Charges and Information) Regulations 2018 (as amended)<\/em> and considers itself <strong>exempt from the data protection fee<\/strong> under the not-for-profit provisions. We have notified the Information Commissioner's Office accordingly. Even where the fee exemption applies, we remain fully bound by all UK GDPR obligations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"pol-section\" id=\"s2\">\n<div class=\"pol-eyebrow\">02<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pol-title\">What We Do <em>Not<\/em> Do<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pol-content\">\n<p>To honour the principle of <strong>data minimisation<\/strong> under UK GDPR and to support our exemption from the data protection fee, we operate an information-only website. Specifically:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>We do not collect personal data through this website.<\/strong> There are no contact forms, newsletter signup forms, donation forms, or volunteer applications on this site.<\/li>\n<li><strong>We do not operate CCTV.<\/strong> We do not record video, audio, or any form of surveillance footage of visitors, volunteers, participants, or staff.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Our registered office address is mail-only.<\/strong> 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London is a registered correspondence address provided by a third-party service. We do not physically operate from that location, and no personal data is stored there.<\/li>\n<li><strong>We do not use Google Analytics or third-party tracking tools.<\/strong> We do not track visitor behaviour for marketing or profiling purposes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data<\/strong> with any third party for marketing or commercial purposes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>We do not use automated decision-making<\/strong> or profiling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>We do not send marketing communications.<\/strong> We do not operate a newsletter or any other email marketing list.<\/li>\n<li><strong>We do not process online donations.<\/strong> Any financial support to our work is handled through offline channels with separate documentation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"pol-section\" id=\"s3\">\n<div class=\"pol-eyebrow\">03<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pol-title\">Information We Collect<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pol-content\">\n<p>We collect different types of personal information depending on how you interact with us. This includes:<\/p>\n<table class=\"data-table\">\n<thead><tr><th>Information Type<\/th><th>When Collected<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td><strong>Identity data<\/strong> (name, date of birth)<\/td><td>Volunteer applications, project participation, membership registration<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Contact data<\/strong> (email, phone, address)<\/td><td>Newsletter signup, contact forms, applications<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Profile data<\/strong> (CV, motivation letter, skills)<\/td><td>Volunteer or project applications<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Financial data<\/strong> (donation amount, payment method)<\/td><td>Donations through Stripe (we do not store card details)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Technical data<\/strong> (IP address, browser type, device info)<\/td><td>Automatically when you visit our website<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Usage data<\/strong> (pages visited, time on site)<\/td><td>Automatically through cookies and analytics<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Marketing data<\/strong> (preferences, communication choices)<\/td><td>When you subscribe or update preferences<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>We do not knowingly collect <strong>special category data<\/strong> (such as data about your health, religion, ethnicity, or sexual orientation) unless you voluntarily provide it as part of a project application where it is relevant, in which case we will request your explicit consent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"pol-section\" id=\"s4\">\n<div class=\"pol-eyebrow\">04<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pol-title\">How We Use Your Information<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pol-content\">\n<p>We use your personal information for the following purposes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To deliver our services<\/strong> \u2014 process volunteer and project applications, manage memberships, and coordinate participation in our programmes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>To communicate with you<\/strong> \u2014 respond to enquiries, send you updates about projects you have joined, and provide newsletter content if you have subscribed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>To process donations<\/strong> \u2014 handle and acknowledge donations made via our Stripe payment processor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>To improve our website<\/strong> \u2014 understand how visitors use the site so we can make it better.<\/li>\n<li><strong>To meet legal obligations<\/strong> \u2014 comply with UK law, regulatory requirements, and reporting obligations to grant funders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>To protect our organisation<\/strong> \u2014 prevent fraud, abuse, or misuse of our services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"pol-section\" id=\"s5\">\n<div class=\"pol-eyebrow\">05<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pol-title\">Legal Basis for Processing<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pol-content\">\n<p>Under UK GDPR, we must have a lawful basis to process your personal data. We rely on the following legal bases:<\/p>\n<div class=\"def-block\">\n<div class=\"def-label\">Consent (Article 6(1)(a))<\/div>\n<p>You have given clear, opt-in consent for us to process your data, for example when you subscribe to our newsletter. You can withdraw consent at any time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"def-block\">\n<div class=\"def-label\">Contract (Article 6(1)(b))<\/div>\n<p>Processing is necessary for a contract we have with you, for example, when you join one of our programmes or projects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"def-block\">\n<div class=\"def-label\">Legal Obligation (Article 6(1)(c))<\/div>\n<p>Processing is required to comply with a legal obligation, such as financial reporting or grant compliance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"def-block\">\n<div class=\"def-label\">Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f))<\/div>\n<p>Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests as a non-profit (such as understanding website usage), provided your rights are not overridden.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"pol-section\" id=\"s6\">\n<div class=\"pol-eyebrow\">06<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pol-title\">Sharing Your Information<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pol-content\">\n<p>We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share limited information with the following categories of trusted third parties only when necessary:<\/p>\n<table class=\"data-table\">\n<thead><tr><th>Recipient<\/th><th>Purpose<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td><strong>Stripe Payments Europe Ltd<\/strong><\/td><td>To process donations securely<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Mailchimp (Intuit Inc.)<\/strong><\/td><td>To deliver our newsletter<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Google LLC<\/strong><\/td><td>Analytics and website fonts<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Web hosting provider (Namecheap)<\/strong><\/td><td>Server infrastructure for our website<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Project partners and EU programmes<\/strong><\/td><td>Where you have consented to participate in a specific project that requires data sharing<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Legal authorities<\/strong><\/td><td>Where required by UK law, court order, or to prevent fraud<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>All third parties are required to respect the security of your personal data and to treat it in accordance with applicable data protection law.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"pol-section\" id=\"s7\">\n<div class=\"pol-eyebrow\">07<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pol-title\">Cookies &amp; Tracking<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pol-content\">\n<p>Our website uses cookies and similar technologies. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device when you visit a website. We use:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Essential cookies<\/strong> \u2014 required for the website to function (such as session cookies). These do not require your consent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Analytics cookies<\/strong> \u2014 help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics, if enabled). These require your consent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Functionality cookies<\/strong> \u2014 remember your preferences and choices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"pol-section\" id=\"s8\">\n<div class=\"pol-eyebrow\">08<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pol-title\">Data Retention<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pol-content\">\n<p>We keep your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, or as required by law:<\/p>\n<table class=\"data-table\">\n<thead><tr><th>Data Type<\/th><th>Retention Period<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td>Newsletter subscribers<\/td><td>Until you unsubscribe<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Volunteer applications (unsuccessful)<\/td><td>12 months<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Volunteer records (active)<\/td><td>Duration of involvement + 3 years<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Project participant records<\/td><td>5 years (per EU programme requirements)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Donation records<\/td><td>7 years (UK financial law)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Contact form enquiries<\/td><td>2 years from last contact<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Website analytics<\/td><td>26 months (Google Analytics default)<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"pol-section\" id=\"s9\">\n<div class=\"pol-eyebrow\">09<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pol-title\">Your Rights Under UK GDPR<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pol-content\">\n<p>You have the following rights regarding your personal data:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Right to be informed<\/strong> \u2014 about how we collect and use your data (this Privacy Policy).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Right of access<\/strong> \u2014 request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Right to rectification<\/strong> \u2014 correct inaccurate or incomplete data.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Right to erasure<\/strong> (\"right to be forgotten\") \u2014 request deletion of your data, where applicable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Right to restrict processing<\/strong> \u2014 limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Right to data portability<\/strong> \u2014 receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Right to object<\/strong> \u2014 object to processing based on legitimate interests, including direct marketing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Right to withdraw consent<\/strong> \u2014 at any time, where we rely on consent as our legal basis.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Right not to be subject to automated decision-making<\/strong> \u2014 including profiling. We do not currently use automated decision-making.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To exercise any of these rights, please write to us by post at our registered office: <strong>Med-Forum For Social Development UK LTD, 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom<\/strong>. We will respond within one calendar month, as required by UK GDPR.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"pol-section\" id=\"s10\">\n<div class=\"pol-eyebrow\">10<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pol-title\">International Transfers<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pol-content\">\n<p>As an organisation working across the Euro-Mediterranean, your data may sometimes be transferred outside the United Kingdom, for example to project partners in EU member states or to service providers based in the United States (such as Mailchimp).<\/p>\n<p>When we transfer personal data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Adequacy decisions<\/strong> \u2014 for transfers to countries the UK Government has deemed to provide adequate protection (including the EEA).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Standard Contractual Clauses<\/strong> \u2014 for transfers to other countries, including the UK International Data Transfer Agreement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"pol-section\" id=\"s11\">\n<div class=\"pol-eyebrow\">11<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pol-title\">Children's Privacy<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pol-content\">\n<p>Some of our youth programmes may involve participants under the age of 18. In such cases, we require <strong>verifiable parental or guardian consent<\/strong> before collecting any personal data from a child under 13.<\/p>\n<p>For participants aged 13 to 17, we collect only what is strictly necessary for safe participation in the programme, and we apply additional safeguards. Parents and guardians have the right to review, request deletion of, or object to the processing of their child's data at any time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"pol-section\" id=\"s12\">\n<div class=\"pol-eyebrow\">12<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pol-title\">Updates to This Policy<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pol-content\">\n<p>We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or services. The \"Last Updated\" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.<\/p>\n<p>For significant changes, we will provide additional notice such as an email to subscribers or a banner on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"pol-section\" id=\"s13\">\n<div class=\"pol-eyebrow\">13<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pol-title\">Contact &amp; Complaints<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pol-content\">\n<p>If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us first:<\/p>\n<div class=\"contact-card\">\n<h4>Data Protection Contact<\/h4>\n<dl class=\"contact-card-grid\">\n<dt>By post<\/dt><dd>Med-Forum For Social Development UK LTD<br>71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden<br>London, WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK supervisory authority:<\/p>\n<div class=\"contact-card\">\n<h4>Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)<\/h4>\n<dl class=\"contact-card-grid\">\n<dt>Website<\/dt><dd><a href=\"https:\/\/ico.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ico.org.uk<\/a><\/dd>\n<dt>Helpline<\/dt><dd>0303 123 1113<\/dd>\n<dt>Post<\/dt><dd>Information Commissioner's Office<br>Wycliffe House, Water Lane<br>Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cta\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div class=\"cta-eyebrow\">Questions about your data?<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"cta-h2\">We are here to <em>help<\/em>.<\/h2>\n<p class=\"cta-text\">For any privacy-related queries or to exercise your rights, please write to our registered office address by post.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-btns\">\n\n<a class=\"btn-ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/mediterraneanforum.org.uk\/index.php\/who-we-are\/\">About Us<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<script>\n(function(){\n  try {\n    function killGaps() {\n      var el = document.getElementById('mfm-prv');\n      if (!el) return;\n      var p = el.parentElement, n = 0;\n      while (p && p !== document.body && n < 20) {\n        p.style.setProperty('max-width', 'none', 'important');\n        p.style.setProperty('width', '100%', 'important');\n        p.style.setProperty('padding', '0', 'important');\n        p.style.setProperty('margin', '0', 'important');\n        p.style.setProperty('background', 'transparent', 'important');\n        p = p.parentElement;\n        n++;\n      }\n      var editLinks = document.querySelectorAll('.post-edit-link, .edit-link, a.post-edit-link, p.edit-link, .entry-footer, .entry-meta');\n      editLinks.forEach(function(link){ link.style.setProperty('display', 'none', 'important'); });\n    }\n    if (document.readyState === 'loading') document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', killGaps);\n    else killGaps();\n    setTimeout(killGaps, 300);\n    setTimeout(killGaps, 1000);\n\n    \/\/ Smooth scroll for TOC links\n    document.querySelectorAll('#mfm-prv .toc-list a').forEach(function(a){\n      a.addEventListener('click', function(e){\n        var id = this.getAttribute('href');\n        if (id && id.startsWith('#')){\n          e.preventDefault();\n          var target = document.querySelector(id);\n          if (target) target.scrollIntoView({behavior: 'smooth', block: 'start'});\n        }\n      });\n    });\n  } catch(e) {}\n})();\n<\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Legal \u00b7 UK GDPR Compliant Privacy Policy Last Updated: April 25, 2026 Version 1.0 Med-Forum For Social Development UK LTD (&#8220;Med-Forum UK&#8221;, &#8220;we&#8221;, &#8220;us&#8221;, &#8220;our&#8221;) operates an information-only website and follows a strict data minimisation policy. 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