Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 05.062025
Kelly’s Animal Therapy CIC (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to safeguarding your privacy and being transparent about how we collect and use your personal data. This policy sets out how we handle your information in accordance with UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
1. Who We Are
Kelly’s Animal Therapy CIC is a Community Interest Company (Company No. 15238360), formed to promote the health and wellbeing of individuals through access to animal-assisted therapeutic services. Our mission is to support communities by offering animal-based therapy, particularly for those experiencing mental health challenges, social isolation, or trauma.
Our website is built on Squarespace, and we use Stripe to securely process donations.. However, we may, with consent, contact supporters with updates and occasional marketing communications.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information when you use our website:
Identification and Contact Data – including your name, email address, and postal address.
Donation Data – including donation amounts, messages, and relevant billing information (via Stripe).
Technical Data – such as your IP address, device type, browser type, and usage information collected through cookies.
Marketing Preferences – if you opt in to receive updates or communications from us.
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data or information about children under the age of 13.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
Process and acknowledge your donations.
Send receipts or updates regarding your support.
Administer and improve our website and services.
Fulfil our legal and regulatory obligations.
(With your consent) Send occasional updates or marketing emails about our work, fundraising, and impact.
We only process your personal data where we have a lawful basis, including performance of a contract, compliance with a legal obligation, legitimate interests, or consent.
4. Marketing Communications
We will only contact you with marketing content (such as campaign updates or newsletters) if you have explicitly opted in. You can opt out of these communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us at [Insert Email].
5. How We Store and Share Your Information
Your personal data is securely stored and handled in accordance with industry best practices. We work with the following third parties:
Squarespace – our website hosting platform.
Stripe – for processing online payments.
Mailing providers – such as Mailchimp or Klaviyo (if used in future) for email campaigns.
We do not sell or rent your data. We only share it with third parties as required to provide our services or comply with legal obligations.
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to help provide a better user experience. Cookies may be set by Squarespace or third-party analytics providers. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
7. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access the data we hold about you.
Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request deletion of your data, where appropriate.
Withdraw consent to marketing communications at any time.
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been misused.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [Insert Email].
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be communicated on this page and, where appropriate, notified to you directly.
9. Contact Us
Kelly’s Animal Therapy CIC
Registered Company No: 15238360
Cookies Policy
Effective Date: 05.06.2025
This Cookies Policy explains how Kelly’s Animal Therapy CIC (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help improve your experience, remember your preferences, and gather anonymous analytics about site performance.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies – Required for the basic functioning of our site (e.g., page navigation, access to secure areas).
Performance Cookies – Collect anonymous data on how users interact with our site (e.g., Squarespace Analytics).
Functional Cookies – Remember your preferences (e.g., region or language).
Third-Party Cookies – Stripe and other third-party tools may set cookies when you make a donation or interact with embedded services.
3. Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
View what cookies are stored.
Block cookies from specific sites.
Delete cookies after browsing.
Please note: blocking certain cookies may impact your experience on our site.
4. Changes to this Policy
We may occasionally update this policy. We encourage you to revisit this page to stay informed.
5. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at [Insert Email].
Terms of Use
Effective Date: 05.06.2025
These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the website operated by Kelly’s Animal Therapy CIC (“we”, “our”, or “us”). By using our website, you agree to these terms.
1. About Us
Kelly’s Animal Therapy CIC is a UK-registered Community Interest Company (Company No: 15238360) dedicated to supporting wellbeing through animal-assisted therapy. Our website provides information, accepts donations, and may offer newsletter subscriptions.
2. Use of the Website
You agree to:
Use this website only for lawful purposes.
Not misuse the site or introduce malicious software or content.
Not attempt unauthorised access to our servers or data.
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access at our discretion.
3. Donations
All donations are processed securely via Stripe. We do not store payment information. Donations are non-refundable unless explicitly stated or due to an error.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on this site (including text, images, and logos) is the property of Kelly’s Animal Therapy CIC or used with permission. You may not reuse or reproduce it without our prior written consent.
5. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., Stripe). We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Use these at your own discretion.
6. Limitation of Liability
While we aim to keep the website accurate and available, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access or error-free content. We accept no liability for any loss or damage resulting from your use of the site.
7. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these terms from time to time. By continuing to use the website, you accept any updates made.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact:
Kelly’s Animal Therapy CIC