Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Jose Gaign, trading as Gaign Strategic Fundraising Ltd. ("we", "us", or "our"), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website joseuk.com (the "Site").

We are registered in the United Kingdom and comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Data

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Contact us via email or contact forms
• Book a discovery call or consultation
• Subscribe to our mailing list or newsletters

This may include your name, email address, telephone number, company name, and any other information you choose to provide.

2.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our Site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits. This data is collected via cookies and similar tracking technologies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
• To schedule and manage consultations or discovery calls
• To send you marketing communications (with your consent)
• To improve our Site and services
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., subscribing to our mailing list)
• Contractual necessity: To fulfil our obligations when you engage our services
• Legitimate interests: To improve our services and communicate with you about our business
• Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie banner or your browser settings.

For more information, please see our Cookie Policy (available via the cookie banner).

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Service providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our Site and providing services (e.g., email marketing platforms, analytics providers)
• Legal authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymise it.

8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
• Right to restrict processing: Request that we limit how we use your data
• Right to data portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
• Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

11. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete it.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us: