privacy policy

Last updated: November 2025

Good Salt CIC (“Good Salt”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have under UK and EU data protection laws.

We are registered with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
ICO Registration Number: ZC034209 

1. Who we are

Good Salt CIC
71–75 Shelton Street
Covent Garden
London WC2H 9JQ
Company No. 16580764
Email: hello@goodsaltsocial.com

2. What data we collect

We collect and process personal data when you:

  • subscribe to our newsletter

  • contact us via email

  • donate or support us through external fundraising platforms

  • visit our website

  • engage with us on social media

The data we may collect includes:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Donation information (processed securely by third-party platforms)

  • IP address, browser type, and device information

  • Website usage (via analytics cookies, if consented)

3. How we use your data

We use your data to:

  • send you updates, stories, and news about Good Salt

  • respond to your enquiries

  • improve our website and user experience

  • manage donation records

  • meet legal and regulatory obligations

We will only use your data where we have a valid legal basis:

  • Consent — for email updates and cookies

  • Legitimate interest — for basic site functionality and security

  • Legal obligation — for record-keeping and regulatory requirements

You can withdraw consent at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in emails or contacting us directly.

4. Sharing your data

We only share your data with trusted service providers who support our operations, such as:

  • email newsletter platforms (e.g., Squarespace Email Campaigns, Mailchimp, or similar)

  • website analytics providers (if cookies are accepted)

  • fundraising or donation platforms (e.g., GoFundMe)

We do not sell or rent your data. ever.

5. International data transfers

Some tools we use may process data outside the UK/EU.
When this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

6. How long we keep your data

We only keep your data for as long as necessary:

  • Email list data: until you unsubscribe

  • Enquiries: up to 12 months

  • Donation records: as required by law

After this period, data is securely deleted.

7. Your rights

Under the UK GDPR/EU GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion

  • Withdraw consent

  • Object to certain processing

  • Lodge a complaint with the ICO

To exercise these rights, email us at hello@goodsaltsocial.com.

8. Updates to this policy

We may update this policy occasionally.
The latest version will always be posted on this page.