Privacy & Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you visit or interact with the Conscious Day website.

Conscious Day is a global awareness initiative encouraging individuals, communities, and organisations to take more conscious action in their daily lives.

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

2. Data Controller

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

Conscious Day
United Kingdom

3. Personal Data We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Organisation (if provided)

  • Information submitted via sign-up forms or contact forms

  • Any correspondence you send to us

Automatically Collected Data

When you use the website, we may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type

  • Pages visited and interaction data

4. How We Use Your Data

We use personal data to:

  • Provide updates about Conscious Day

  • Share resources, campaigns, and event-related information

  • Respond to enquiries or messages

  • Support participation from individuals, communities, and organisations

  • Improve website performance and user experience

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – where you sign up to receive updates or communications

  • Legitimate interests – to respond to enquiries and improve the website

You can withdraw your consent at any time.

6. Cookies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function properly and provide insights into how it is used.

Types of Cookies We May Use

Essential Cookies

Required for the operation of the website and core functionality.

Analytics Cookies

Used to understand how visitors interact with the website and improve performance.

Functionality Cookies

Used to remember preferences and enhance your experience.

Cookie Consent

Where required by law, non-essential cookies (such as analytics) will only be used with your consent.

Managing Cookies

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Most browsers allow you to:

  • Block cookies

  • Delete cookies

  • Manage preferences for specific websites

Please note that disabling cookies may affect how the website functions.

7. Email Communications

If you sign up to receive updates:

  • You will receive information about Conscious Day activities, resources, and related content

  • You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in emails or by contacting us

We will not send marketing communications without your consent.

8. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party providers to operate the website and manage communications, such as:

  • Website hosting providers

  • Email communication platforms

  • Analytics tools

These providers process data on our behalf and are required to do so securely and lawfully.

9. International Data Transfers

Some third-party providers may process data outside the United Kingdom.

Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are in place to protect personal data in accordance with UK data protection law.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Sign-up data → until you unsubscribe or request deletion

  • Enquiry data → for handling and reasonable follow-up

11. Your Rights

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

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, please contact us.

12. Data Security

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

13. Contact

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact:

Organisation: Conscious Day
Location: United Kingdom

14. 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/

15. Updates

This Privacy & Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.