Target CSF Leaks is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you visit our website, apply for membership, apply to join one of our programmes, or make a donation.
Target CSF Leaks is a registered charity in England and Wales (Charity Number 1209509).
Who We Are
Target CSF Leaks is the data controller responsible for the personal information collected through this website.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: admin@targetcsfleaks.uk
Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
Membership Applications
When you apply for membership, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Postal address
- Gift Aid declaration preferences
- Type of CSF leak
Ambassador Programme Applications
When you apply to join our Ambassador Programme, we may collect information provided within your application.
Donations
When you make a donation through our website, we may collect information necessary to process your donation and maintain appropriate records.
Payment card details are processed securely by Stripe and are not stored by Target CSF Leaks.
Merchandise Orders
When you purchase merchandise through our website, we may collect:
- Name
- Billing address
- Delivery address
- Email address
- Order details
Payment information is processed securely by our payment provider, Stripe. Target CSF Leaks does not store your payment card details.
Website Usage Information
Our website may automatically collect limited technical information required for the operation and security of the website, such as browser type, device information and website performance data.
Health-Related Information
As part of a membership application, we collect limited health-related information, such as the type of CSF leak you indicate on your application.
We only collect this information where it is relevant to the services and support provided by the charity.
We do not request detailed medical records, treatment records or diagnostic reports through our website forms.
How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
- Process membership applications
- Administer membership benefits
- Manage Ambassador Programme applications
- Process and record donations
- Administer Gift Aid declarations
- Respond to enquiries
- Improve and maintain our website
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We may use your email address to send membership-related communications, including welcome information, newsletters, charity updates, information about member benefits, and reminders about services and events available to members.
We will only use your information where we have a lawful basis to do so under UK data protection law.
Lawful Basis for Processing
Depending on the circumstances, we process personal information on the basis of:
- Your consent
- Our legitimate interests as a charity
- The performance of a contract or membership arrangement
- Compliance with legal obligations
Where health-related information is provided, we process it only where permitted under applicable data protection legislation.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
We may share information with trusted service providers where necessary to operate the charity and website, including:
- Stripe, for the secure processing of online donations
- Website and hosting providers
- Form management tools used to collect applications and enquiries
Any third parties processing personal information on our behalf are required to handle it securely and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Data Security
We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including meeting legal, accounting and regulatory requirements.
Gift Aid records may be retained for the period required by HM Revenue & Customs.
When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.
Cookies
Our website may use essential cookies that are necessary for the operation and security of the website.
These cookies do not require consent under applicable legislation because they are required for the website to function correctly.
You can manage cookie settings through your web browser at any time.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites and encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of personal information where appropriate
- Request restriction of processing
- Object to certain processing activities
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Request transfer of your information in certain circumstances
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided above.
Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal information, please contact us so we can try to resolve your concerns.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s data protection regulator.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our activities, legal requirements or website functionality.
Any updates will be published on this page, and the revised version will take effect from the date it is published.
Last Updated: June 2026