Privacy Policy

Last updated: 30/12/2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how FortuneFundraising (“I”, “me”, “my”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit my website or use my services.
I am committed to safeguarding your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Who I am

FortuneFundraising
Independent Fundraising Consultancy
Email: helena@fortunefundraising.co.uk
Business address: 18, Dingwall Gardens, Temple Fortune, London NW11 7ET.
I am the data controller for the purposes of data protection law.

3. What Information I Collect

I may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Information you provide

Name
Email address
Phone number
Organisation name
Any information you include in enquiries, contact forms, or emails
Billing or invoicing information (for clients)

3. Information automatically collected

When you visit my website, I may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages viewed and time spent on the website
Cookies (see “Cookies” section)

4. How I Use Your Information

I use your personal data for the following purposes:

Responding to enquiries or requests
Providing consultancy services
Managing client relationships
Sending proposals, contracts, or invoices
Improving my website and user experience
Maintaining financial and business records
Meeting legal or regulatory obligations
I will never sell your personal data to third parties.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, I rely on the following legal bases to process your data:

Consent (e.g., when you submit a contact form)
Legitimate interests (e.g., responding to enquiries, analysing website traffic)
Performance of a contract (e.g., when working with you as a client)
Legal obligation (e.g., keeping financial records)

6. Sharing Your Information

I may share your information with:

Professional service providers (e.g., accountants, IT support)
Website hosting or analytics providers
Legal or regulatory authorities if required

All third parties are required to keep your data secure and to process it only according to my instructions.

7. Data Retention

I keep your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy.
In most cases:

Enquiry emails: up to 12 months
Client records: up to 7 years (for accounting and legal purposes)

8. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Request data portability
To exercise these rights, contact me at helena@fortunefundraising.co.uk.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk.

9. Cookies

This website may use cookies to:

Improve website functionality
Analyse website traffic
Remember your preferences
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.

10. Security

I take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
However, no online transmission is completely secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Links to External Websites

My website may contain links to other websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.

12. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The revised version will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.

13. Contact Me

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

FortuneFundraising
Email: helena@fortunefundraising.co.uk