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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 13 March 2026

Introduction

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Pro Terra Sancta UK (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly. This policy explains how we collect, use and protect information when you visit our website or interact with us.

Who We Are

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Pro Terra Sancta UK is a charitable organisation supporting projects that preserve cultural heritage, promote education and provide humanitarian assistance in the Holy Land and surrounding regions. 

If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is used, please contact us: 

Information We Collect

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We may collect personal information when you: 

  • Make a donation 

  • Sign up to receive updates or newsletters 

  • Contact us through our website 

  • Register for events or volunteering opportunities 

This information may include your name, email address, postal address, phone number and donation details. 

When you visit our website, we may also automatically collect limited technical information such as your IP address, browser type and pages visited. This helps us understand how the site is used and improve our services.

How We Use Your Information

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We use your personal information to: 

  • Process donations and administer Gift Aid where applicable 

  • Respond to enquiries 

  • Send updates about our work where you have requested them 

  • Manage events or volunteer participation 

  • Improve our website and services 

  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

Donor Privacy

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We respect the privacy of our supporters and donors. Personal information provided when making a donation will only be used to process the donation, maintain appropriate financial records and communicate with you where you have agreed to receive updates. 

We do not sell or trade donor information. Any payment processing is handled securely by trusted service providers.

Email Communications

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If you sign up to receive our newsletter or updates, we may use your email address to send information about our projects, campaigns and events. 

You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Sharing Your Information

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We do not sell or trade your personal data. 

Your information may be shared with trusted service providers who help us operate our website, process donations, or send communications. These providers are required to keep your information secure and only use it for the services they provide to us. 

Data Protection

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We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data and keep it secure. Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected or to meet legal obligations. 

Our processing of personal data complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Your Rights

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You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, ask for corrections, request deletion where appropriate, or withdraw consent for communications. 

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office if you believe your data has been handled incorrectly. 

Cookies

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Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use the site. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. 

Changes to This Policy

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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.