Privacy policy
Effective Date: 07/04/2026
The Baobab Tree Charity (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with transparency and care.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
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Name (first name only where applicable)
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Email address
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Age (for participation in youth initiatives)
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Parent/guardian contact details (where required)
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Any information submitted through forms (e.g. book reviews)
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Usage data (such as website interactions)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Process submissions (e.g. reading initiative entries)
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Communicate with participants and parents/guardians
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Share selected content (with consent) on our platforms
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Improve our services and outreach
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Maintain safeguarding standards
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)
We process personal data based on:
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Consent (e.g. submitting a form or agreeing to participation)
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Legitimate interests (to manage and improve our initiatives)
4. Children’s Data
We take safeguarding seriously.
Where participants are under 18:
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We require parent/guardian consent before publishing any content
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We may contact parents/guardians to confirm consent
5. Data Storage and Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Request access to your personal data
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Request correction or deletion
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Withdraw consent at any time
To do so, please contact us at:
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy, please contact:
The Baobab Tree Charity
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Please check this page periodically for updates.