Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 2025

Introduction

Stop BritCard ("we", "our", or "us") is a civil liberties campaign committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website at stopbritcard.co.uk. As a campaign opposing mandatory ID cards and government surveillance, we take privacy extremely seriously.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as:

  • Contact information when you reach out to us about the campaign
  • Feedback or comments you submit about mandatory ID cards
  • Information you provide when participating in civil liberties advocacy
  • Petition signatures or campaign participation data

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • IP address and location information
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site
  • Referring website addresses

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and improve our website and campaign resources
  • Respond to your inquiries about civil liberties and mandatory ID cards
  • Share relevant information about the Stop BritCard campaign
  • Coordinate opposition to mandatory ID card legislation
  • Analyze website usage to improve user experience
  • Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • With your explicit consent
  • To comply with legal requirements or court orders
  • To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others
  • In connection with a business transfer or sale

Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These technologies help us:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Improve website functionality

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, including GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Object to processing of your information
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent where applicable

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through the information available on our website.

Legal Basis for Processing

Our legal basis for collecting and processing personal information depends on the specific context:

  • Legitimate Interests: To operate our website and advocacy efforts
  • Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. When information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.