1. Who We Are
At Wave of Change, we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
By using our website and subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We only collect personal data that you voluntarily provide, such as when you:
Subscribe to our newsletter
Data we collect may include:
Your name (optional)
Your email address (newsletter)
We do not collect sensitive personal data (such as health, political, or financial data) through the website.
2.1 Why We Collect This Data
We collect your information in order to:
Send you our newsletter and updates about our campaigns
Improve our communications and better serve our community
We rely on your explicit consent (via opt-in checkbox or form) as the legal basis for processing your data.
2.2 How Your Data Is Stored
Your data is stored securely using our chosen email marketing provider HubSpot. Only authorised members of the Wave of Change team have access to subscriber data.
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access or disclosure.
2.3 Sharing of Data
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
We may use trusted third-party services (such as email newsletter platforms or website hosting providers) to process and store data on our behalf. These third parties are GDPR-compliant and bound by confidentiality agreements.
2.4 Data Retention
We will retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected (e.g., while you're subscribed to the newsletter) or as required by law.
3. Your Rights Under the GDPR
As an individual based in the EU or interacting with us from the EU, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Access: You may request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: You may ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: You can ask us to delete your personal data at any time (“right to be forgotten”).
Withdraw Consent: You may unsubscribe from our newsletter or withdraw your consent at any time.
Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at: info@waveofchange.net
4. Cookies and Analytics
At this time, we do not use cookies or analytics tools to track user behaviour on the site. If this changes, we will update this statement and provide appropriate cookie notices.
5. Third-Party Links
Our site contains links to external platforms (e.g., Discord, Facebook, YouTube, donation sites). These platforms have their own privacy statement and terms of service. We are not responsible for their data practices.
6. Updates to This Statement
We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the site or newsletter subscription after changes are made indicates your acceptance of the revised statement.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about your personal data or this Privacy Statement, please contact us:
info@waveofchange.net
Effective Date: May 2025