Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or interact with us.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in a transparent and secure way.

2. Who We Are

This website is operated by:

Mind Over Miles Ocean Rowing Team

If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us via the contact form on this website.

3. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

a) Information you provide directly

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Any message you submit via our contact form

  • Information you provide when making a donation (via third-party platforms)

b) Automatically collected data

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the site

(This is typically collected via cookies or analytics tools)

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Communicate with you about the campaign

  • Process and acknowledge donations

  • Improve our website and user experience

  • Maintain records of supporters (e.g. 250 Club, where consent is given)

5. Donations and Third Parties

Donations made through this website are processed by third-party providers (e.g. Donorbox, Stripe, PayPal).

These providers handle your payment information securely and have their own privacy policies. We do not store your payment details.

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share data only where necessary with:

  • Payment processors

  • Website and hosting providers

  • Legal authorities (if required by law)

7. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us via the website.

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your experience and to help us understand how the site is used.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.

We use cookies to:

  • Analyse website traffic and usage

  • Improve functionality and performance

  • Support embedded services such as donation platforms and video content

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact us via the website contact form.