Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1st Jan 2025

1. Introduction

At Make Us Human, we respect your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal data. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you interact with us, whether by engaging with our services, subscribing to updates, or making inquiries.

As a data controller, we comply with all relevant data protection laws, including the UK Data Protection Act 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2021, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003.

2. Who We Are

H.U.M.A.N. – Help Unify Mankind And Nations, trading as Make Us Human, is a consultancy and training limited company registered in England & Wales (Company No. 13083602).

You can contact us at:
📧 Email: info@makeushuman.org

We do not operate a customer support telephone line.

3. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal data:

Basic Information:

  • Title
  • First and Last Name
  • Postal Address (including postcode)
  • Email Address
  • Occupation

Additional Data (where applicable):

  • Organisation/Employer
  • Areas of Interest (to tailor communications)
  • UK Taxpayer Status (for Gift Aid declarations)

We do not collect:
❌ Payment details (these are processed securely via third-party payment providers).
❌ Sensitive personal data (e.g., race, ethnicity, health status, sexual orientation, religious beliefs).
❌ Data from individuals under the age of 16.

If you wish to update or remove your personal data, you can request this by emailing info@makeushuman.org.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Data

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

✔ Contractual Obligation – When you engage with our services, subscribe, or request support.
✔ Legitimate Interest – When we interact with individuals who have previously attended our events, used our services, or shown interest in our work.
✔ Consent – When you opt in to marketing communications or agree to share your data with third parties for specific purposes.

For more details, visit the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk.

5. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used to:

✔ Provide Our Services – Training, consultancy, and tailored support.
✔ Respond to Inquiries – Assisting with customer requests.
✔ Manage Client Relationships – Communicating updates, resources, and events.
✔ Improve User Experience – Enhancing our services and website performance.
✔ Ensure Security & Compliance – Preventing fraud and adhering to legal standards.

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data. Any additional use of your data will require your explicit consent.

6. Data Retention

  • Newsletter & Email Subscribers – We retain your contact details until you opt out or request deletion.
  • Unsuccessful Job Applicants – Data is deleted 12 months after the recruitment process ends.

To request data removal, email info@makeushuman.org.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

✔ Right to Access – Request a copy of the data we hold.
✔ Right to Rectification – Request corrections to inaccurate data.
✔ Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your data if it is no longer necessary.
✔ Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how we use your data.
✔ Right to Object – Withdraw consent for marketing or data sharing.

To exercise these rights, email info@makeushuman.org. We will process your request within 72 hours.

If you believe your rights have been violated, you can file a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

📍 Address: Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF
🌍 Website: www.ico.org.uk/concerns

8. Use of Cookies

Cookies are small data files stored on your device to enhance website functionality. We use cookies for:

✔ Personalisation – Tailoring content and preferences.
✔ Analytics – Tracking visitor activity to improve our website.
✔ Security – Enhancing fraud detection and browsing safety.

You can manage your cookie settings via your browser. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

9. Updates to Our Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal changes or improvements in data protection practices. Please review this page regularly for updates.

For any questions or concerns, contact us at info@makeushuman.org.

Last Updated: 1st Jan 2025