Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 27/5/25
Filey Cat Rescue (Charity No. 1198181) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with care and transparency. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information, both through our website and when you get involved with us through adoption, fostering, or volunteering.
1. Who we are
We are Filey Cat Rescue, a UK-registered charity that rescues and rehomes cats in need. Our mission is to give cats a second chance in loving homes.If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is used, you can contact us at:
📧 privacy@fileycatrescue.org
📍 Filey Cat Rescue, Westings, Carless Lane, Gristhorpe, Filey, North Yorkshire, YO14 9PQ
2. What personal data we collect
We may collect personal data when you:
Complete a form on our website (e.g. to adopt, foster, or volunteer)
Contact us directly by email or phone
Browse our website (via cookies – see Section 6)
The personal data we collect may include:
Your name
Email address
Phone number
Home address (if applicable)
Your preferences, experience, or availability
Any other information you choose to provide
3. How we use your data
We only use your information to:
Process applications for adoption, fostering, or volunteering
Contact you with updates relevant to your enquiry
Manage your involvement with the charity
Respond to enquiries or feedbackImprove our services and website
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. How we store your data
Your data is stored securely in Airtable, a third-party online database platform with industry-standard encryption. Access is limited to authorised members of the Filey Cat Rescue team.
If you contact us through other channels (e.g. email), we may also store your information in secure, password-protected systems.
5. How long we keep your data
We only keep your personal information for as long as it's needed to manage your involvement with Filey Cat Rescue, or as required by law (e.g. safeguarding or HMRC obligations). You can ask us to delete your data at any time — see Section 7.
6. Cookies and website tracking
Our website uses cookies to help us understand how visitors use our site and to improve your browsing experience.
Cookies are small files placed on your device. We may use cookies to:
Track website traffic and usage through tools like Google Analytics
Remember your preferences (where applicable)
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
7. Your data rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the right to:
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Ask us to correct or delete your data
Withdraw consent (where applicable)
Object to how your data is used
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk
To make a request, contact us at privacy@fileycatrescue.org.
8. Updates to this policy
We may update this privacy policy occasionally to reflect changes in the law or how we work. We recommend checking this page now and then to stay informed.
Last updated: 27/5/25
Filey Cat Rescue (Charity No. 1198181) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with care and transparency. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information, both through our website and when you get involved with us through adoption, fostering, or volunteering.
1. Who we are
We are Filey Cat Rescue, a UK-registered charity that rescues and rehomes cats in need. Our mission is to give cats a second chance in loving homes.If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is used, you can contact us at:
📧 privacy@fileycatrescue.org
📍 Filey Cat Rescue, Westings, Carless Lane, Gristhorpe, Filey, North Yorkshire, YO14 9PQ
2. What personal data we collect
We may collect personal data when you:
Complete a form on our website (e.g. to adopt, foster, or volunteer)
Contact us directly by email or phone
Browse our website (via cookies – see Section 6)
The personal data we collect may include:
Your name
Email address
Phone number
Home address (if applicable)
Your preferences, experience, or availability
Any other information you choose to provide
3. How we use your data
We only use your information to:
Process applications for adoption, fostering, or volunteering
Contact you with updates relevant to your enquiry
Manage your involvement with the charity
Respond to enquiries or feedbackImprove our services and website
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. How we store your data
Your data is stored securely in Airtable, a third-party online database platform with industry-standard encryption. Access is limited to authorised members of the Filey Cat Rescue team.
If you contact us through other channels (e.g. email), we may also store your information in secure, password-protected systems.
5. How long we keep your data
We only keep your personal information for as long as it's needed to manage your involvement with Filey Cat Rescue, or as required by law (e.g. safeguarding or HMRC obligations). You can ask us to delete your data at any time — see Section 7.
6. Cookies and website tracking
Our website uses cookies to help us understand how visitors use our site and to improve your browsing experience.
Cookies are small files placed on your device. We may use cookies to:
Track website traffic and usage through tools like Google Analytics
Remember your preferences (where applicable)
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
7. Your data rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the right to:
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Ask us to correct or delete your data
Withdraw consent (where applicable)
Object to how your data is used
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk
To make a request, contact us at privacy@fileycatrescue.org.
8. Updates to this policy
We may update this privacy policy occasionally to reflect changes in the law or how we work. We recommend checking this page now and then to stay informed.
