Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

1. Who We Are

Nurdle is an organisation focused on raising awareness of plastic pollution and organising activities such as beach clean-ups, community engagement, and environmental education relating to microplastics.

For the purposes of data protection law, Nurdle acts as the data controller for the personal information you provide to us.

If you have any questions about this policy or how we use your data, please contact us at:

Email: nurdleenquiries@gmail.com
Website: https://nurdle.org.uk

 

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you interact with our website or activities.

Information you provide to us

This may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (if provided)
  • Location or organisation (if provided)
  • Information submitted through contact forms
  • Information submitted through volunteer sign-up forms
  • Messages or enquiries sent to us

Donation information

If you donate to support our work, we may collect:

  • Name and email address
  • Donation details
  • Payment confirmation information

Payment information itself is typically processed by secure third-party payment providers.

Website usage information

When you visit our website we may collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of access

This information may be collected through cookies or analytics tools to improve our website.

 

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries submitted through our contact forms
  • Communicate with volunteers and supporters
  • Organise events and environmental activities
  • Process donations and provide related communications
  • Share updates about Nurdle’s work and environmental initiatives
  • Improve our website and online services
  • Maintain records of our supporters and activities

 

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation.

Our lawful bases include:

Consent
Where you have given clear permission for us to send newsletters or updates.

Legitimate interests
To communicate with volunteers, respond to enquiries, and manage our environmental initiatives.

Contract
Where processing is necessary to provide services you request (such as volunteering or donations).

Legal obligations
Where we must retain records for legal or financial reporting purposes.

 

5. Email Communications

If you contact us, volunteer, or donate, we may send emails related to those activities.

We will only send marketing emails or newsletters where:

  • you have provided consent, or
  • it is permitted under the **Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations.

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails.

 

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or trade personal data.

We may share information with trusted third parties that help operate our services, including:

  • Website hosting providers
  • Payment processors
  • Email communication services
  • Analytics providers

These organisations process data only on our behalf and must protect your information.

 

7. Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate measures to protect personal data, including:

  • Secure systems for storing supporter information
  • Restricted access to authorised personnel
  • Use of reputable third-party service providers

However, no method of transmission over the internet can be guaranteed completely secure.

 

8. Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy.

Typical retention periods may include:

  • Volunteer and supporter communications: while the relationship remains active
  • Enquiries: up to 24 months
  • Donation records: as required for financial and legal reporting

 

9. Your Data Protection Rights

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict or object to certain processing activities
  • Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent

Requests can be made by contacting us using the details above.

 

10. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use the site.

Cookies may be used to:

  • Analyse website traffic
  • Improve user experience
  • Remember user preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

More information about cookies may be provided in our Cookie Policy.

 

11. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other organisations or websites.

 

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy occasionally to reflect changes in our activities or legal requirements.

The latest version will always be available on our website.

 

13. Complaints

If you are concerned about how we handle personal data, you may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office, the UK regulator for data protection.

Website: https://ico.org.uk