Last Updated: 16/04/2025
Human Care International (“HCI”, “we”, “our”) respects your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use https://hci-uk.org (the “Site”).
1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Data
We may collect:
- Identity Data: Name, title, gender (for Zakat/Qurbani compliance)
- Contact Data: Email, phone, address
- Financial Data: Payment details (processed securely via Stripe/PayPal)
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type
- Usage Data: Pages visited, donation history
b. Special Category Data
- Religious data (e.g., Zakat declarations) is processed only with explicit consent or for legal obligations under UK Charity Law.
2. How We Use Your Data
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Process donations | Contractual necessity |
| Send project updates | Legitimate interest |
| Claim Gift Aid | Legal obligation (HMRC) |
| Improve website | Consent (for non-essential cookies) |
3. Data Sharing
We only share data with:
✔ Service Providers: Payment processors, mailing platforms
✔ Authorities: HMRC for Gift Aid, if legally required
✔ Partners: For joint projects (with your consent)
International Transfers: Data may be transferred to conflict zones (e.g., Gaza) solely for aid delivery, with GDPR Article 49 derogations.
4. Data Retention
- Donation records: 7 years (UK tax law)
- Newsletter opt-ins: Until unsubscribe
- Zakat/Qurbani details: 10 years (Islamic finance compliance)
5. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you can:
🔹 Request access to your data
🔹 Correct inaccuracies
🔹 Object to processing
🔹 Request deletion (where applicable)
Contact: info@hci-uk.org
6. Cookies Policy
Essential Cookies
Always active (e.g., login sessions, shopping cart):
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Maintain user session | Session |
| __stripe_mid | Fraud prevention | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies (Opt-in)
We use Google Analytics to track:
- Visitor counts
- Popular pages
7. Security Measures
- SSL encryption
- Regular security audits
- PCI-DSS compliant payments
8. Changes to This Policy
Updates will be posted here. Continued use constitutes acceptance.
9. Contact Us
For privacy concerns:
📧 Email: info@hci-uk.org
📞 Phone: [+44 XXXX XXX XXX]
📍 Address: 10 Meridian Pl, Manchester, UK, M20 2QF
ICO Registration No.: [Insert if applicable]
Key Compliance Notes:
- GDPR: Aligns with UK Data Protection Act 2018
- PECR: Compliant cookie consent mechanisms
- Islamic Finance: Special provisions for Zakat/Qurbani data
- Third Parties: Lists Stripe/PayPal privacy links