Data Protection

1. Data Controller

For the purposes of data protection law, the data controller is:

Conscious Day
United Kingdom

2. Overview

This page explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you interact with the Conscious Day website.

Conscious Day is a global awareness initiative that encourages individuals, communities, and organisations to pause, reflect, and make more conscious choices.

We are committed to handling personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

3. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following data:

Information You Provide

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Organisation (if provided)

  • Information submitted via sign-up forms or enquiries

  • Any messages or correspondence

Automatically Collected Data

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited and interaction data

4. How Data Is Collected

We collect personal data when you:

  • Sign up to receive updates about Conscious Day

  • Submit an enquiry or message

  • Engage with the website

  • Participate in Conscious Day activities or communications

5. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data for the following purposes:

a) Community Engagement

To provide updates, resources, and information about Conscious Day.
Legal basis: Consent.

b) Responding to Enquiries

To respond to questions, requests, or messages.
Legal basis: Legitimate interests.

c) Campaign Participation

To support involvement from individuals, communities, schools, and businesses.
Legal basis: Legitimate interests.

d) Website Improvement

To understand how the website is used and improve content and functionality.
Legal basis: Legitimate interests.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell personal data.

We may share data with trusted third-party providers where necessary to operate the website, such as:

  • Website hosting providers

  • Email communication platforms

  • Analytics services

All providers are required to handle data securely and in accordance with applicable law.

7. International Data Transfers

Some service providers may process data outside the United Kingdom.

Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are used to ensure personal data is protected in line with UK data protection requirements.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Sign-up data → retained until you unsubscribe or request removal

  • Enquiry data → retained for handling and follow-up

9. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Request transfer of your data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, misuse, or loss.

11. Complaints

If you are not satisfied with how your data is handled, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the:

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
https://ico.org.uk/

12. Updates

This page may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this website.