Privacy Policy

Last updated: 20/011/2025

Home First Fund (“we”, “us”, or “our”) 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 or contact us.

This policy applies to visitors, donors, applicants for support, and anyone who contacts us through our website or email.

1. Who We Are

Home First Fund is a UK-based charitable initiative supporting individuals and families transitioning into safe, stable housing.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at:
Email: help@homefirstfund.co.uk

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

a) Information you provide directly

Name

Email address

Phone number

Details you share when applying for support

Donation-related communications

Any information included in emails or forms you submit

b) Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect:

IP address

Browser type and device information

Pages visited and time spent on the site

Referral source

This data helps us understand how the website is used and improve our services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to enquiries and support requests

Review and process applications for assistance

Communicate with donors and supporters

Improve our website and services

Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

We only collect and use personal data where we have a lawful basis under UK GDPR.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK data protection law, we rely on one or more of the following lawful bases:

Your consent

Performance of a task carried out in the public interest

Legitimate interests (such as responding to enquiries)

Legal obligations

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share information only where necessary:

With service providers who help us operate our website (e.g. website hosting, email services)

Where required by law or regulation

To protect the rights, safety, or property of individuals or the organisation

All third parties are required to handle your data securely and lawfully.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.
Our website is hosted on Wix, which provides secure hosting and encryption measures.

7. How Long We Keep Your Data

We only keep personal data for as long as necessary:

To fulfil the purpose it was collected for

To meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements

When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you

Request correction of inaccurate data

Request deletion of your data (where applicable)

Object to or restrict certain processing

Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at help@homefirstfund.co.uk
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9. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and analyse site traffic.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

10. External Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Home First Fund

Email: help@homefirstfund.co.uk

United Kingdom