Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

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Abortion Rights Scotland is a campaigning organisation based in the United Kingdom.

For the purposes of data protection law, we are the “data controller” of the personal data described in this policy.

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at:

Email: abortionrightsscot@gmail.com
Website: abortionrightsscotland.com

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2. What Information We Collect

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We may collect and process the following personal information:

• Name

• Email address

• Organisation name (if affiliating)

• Any information you provide in contact or support forms

• Information submitted through campaign or support forms

• Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and device information

• Analytics data (if analytics are enabled)

We only collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us or that is automatically collected through website usage.

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3. How We Use Your Information

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We use your information to:

• Respond to enquiries

• Process affiliate and membership applications

• Process individual sign-ups

• Administer donations

• Send updates (where you have requested them)

• Improve our website and user experience

• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or share your personal data for marketing purposes.

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4. Lawful Basis for Processing

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Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

• Consent – where you have opted in to receive communications

• Legitimate interests – to respond to enquiries and manage organisational activities

• Legal obligation – where required for financial or regulatory compliance

You may withdraw your consent at any time.

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5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

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Our website is hosted on Wix.com Ltd. Wix stores data on secure servers behind firewalls.

If we use third-party services (such as email providers or automation services), your data may be processed by those providers under appropriate data protection safeguards.

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data.

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6. Email Communications

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If you sign up for updates or submit a form, we may contact you by email.

You can unsubscribe from communications at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link (where applicable).

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7. Cookies and Analytics

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Our website uses cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions properly

• Analyse website traffic (if analytics are enabled)

You can control or withdraw consent to cookies through our cookie banner.

More information is available in our Cookie Policy.

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8. How Long We Keep Your Data

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We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.

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9. Your Rights

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Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request deletion of your data

• Restrict or object to processing

• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address above.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://www.ico.org.uk/

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10. Changes to This Policy

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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on this page.