Effective Date: 25/03/2025

Wor Flags C.I.C (“we”, “us”, or “our”), a Community Interest Company registered in the UK (number 15198828)  is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect any personal data that you provide to us when visiting our website (https://worflags.org.uk), or interacting with us in person, in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). 

1. Who We Are 

Wor Flags is a supporter-led initiative based in the United Kingdom, aiming to enhance the matchday experience through visual displays and fan engagement. 

Data Controller: 
Wor Flags C.I.C. 
115 Dilston Grange, Wallsend, United Kingdom, NE28 6JH 
Email: [email protected] 

2. What Information We Collect 

We may collect and process the following types of personal data: 

  • Contact Information: such as your name and email address (e.g. if you contact us or sign up for updates). 
  • Technical Data: such as your IP address, browser type, and cookies (for analytics or performance purposes). 
  • Donation Information (if applicable): such as transaction details processed through third-party services. 
  • Purchase Information (if applicable): such as transaction details processed through third-party services. 
  • Volunteer or Event Participation Information: if you sign up to assist or attend an event. 

3. How We Use Your Information 

We may use your data for the following purposes: 

  • To respond to your enquiries. 
  • To send you updates about events, campaigns, or news (if you’ve subscribed). 
  • To manage donations and supporter contributions and other fund-raising activities such as raffles. 
  • To improve our website and user experience through basic analytics. 
  • To comply with legal obligations. 

4. Legal Bases for Processing 

Under the UK GDPR, the lawful bases we rely on for processing your personal data are: 

  • Consent – where you have given us permission (e.g. email subscriptions). 
  • Legitimate Interests – to pursue activities aligned with our supporter mission. 
  • Legal Obligation – where processing is necessary to comply with the law. 

5. Sharing Your Data 

We do not sell or trade your personal information. We may share data with trusted third parties who help us operate the website or process donations and payments in accordance with our obligations relating to 3rd party processors under the UK GDPR. 

6. Data Retention 

We only retain your personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes we collected it. You can request deletion at any time (see Section 9). 

7. Cookies 

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. 

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year. 

If you have an account and you log in to this site, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser. 

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed. 

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day. 

8. Your Rights 

Under UK GDPR, you have rights including: 

  • The right to access your personal data. 
  • The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data. 
  • The right to request deletion of your data. 
  • The right to object to or restrict processing. 
  • The right to data portability. 
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time (if processing was based on consent). 

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected] 

9. How to Contact Us 

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

Email: [email protected]  

Mailing Address: Wor Flags C.I.C., 115 Dilston Grange, Wallsend, United Kingdom, NE28 6JH 

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of the page. 

11. Complaints 

If you have concerns about how we use your data, please contact us first. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): 
https://www.ico.org.uk