Our Privacy Policy
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Last Updated: July 2026
At Voices of Pride, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it and your rights regarding your personal data.
Who We Are
Voices of Pride is a community publishing project delivered by Big Thinking Publishing.
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Big Thinking Publishing
Email: hello@bigthinkingpublishing.co.uk
Website: www.bigthinkingpublishing.co.uk
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information including:
Your name
Email address
Telephone number (if provided)
Organisation or business name
Information submitted through contact forms
Volunteer applications
Partnership and sponsorship enquiries
Donation information (payment details are processed securely by our payment provider and are not stored by us)
Anthology submissions and contributor information
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Respond to enquiries
Process anthology submissions
Communicate about the project
Manage partnerships and sponsorships
Coordinate volunteers
Process donations
Send updates where you have requested them
Improve our services and website
We will only use your information for the purposes for which it was collected.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal information under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) using one or more of the following lawful bases:
Your consent
Performance of a contract
Legitimate interests
Compliance with legal obligations
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers where necessary to operate the project, such as:
Website hosting providers
Payment processors
Email marketing providers
Professional advisers where legally required
These organisations are required to keep your information secure.
Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss or misuse.
While no online system can guarantee complete security, we continually work to protect the information you provide.
How Long We Keep Your Information
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or to meet legal obligations.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law you have the right to:
Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent where applicable
Request a copy of your personal data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.
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You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with the updated revision date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:
Big Thinking Publishing
📧 hello@bigthinkingpublishing.co.uk
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