Our Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 22 June 2025
At StraySafe, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.
Who We Are
StraySafe is a not-for-profit cat rescue organisation based in Sale, Greater Manchester.
Our website is www.straysafe.co.uk and we can be contacted at enquiries@straysafe.co.uk.
What Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information through our website forms, volunteer sign-ups, foster/adoption applications, and communications:
Name
Contact details (email, phone number, address)
Application details (e.g., home environment, pet experience)
Emergency contact details (volunteers only)
Veterinary or pet-related information (if applicable)
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
Process adoption, volunteer and fostering applications
Manage volunteer engagement
Respond to enquiries and provide support
Maintain internal records
Comply with legal or regulatory requirements
Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following lawful bases:
Consent: You have given clear permission for us to process your data.
Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our rescue operations and your interests and rights do not override this.
Legal Obligation: For example, where required by animal welfare regulations.
How We Store Your Information
Your information is securely stored and protected in accordance with GDPR standards. We do not share your data with third parties unless required by law or with your consent (e.g., sharing your address with a home checker).
Your Data Protection Rights
Under data protection law, you have rights including:
Right to access – You can request a copy of your personal data.
Right to rectification – You can ask us to correct inaccurate information.
Right to erasure – You can request your data be deleted in certain circumstances.
Right to object or restrict processing – You can object to the way we use your data.
To make a request, complete our DSAR request form.
Cookies and Website Use
Our website may collect anonymised usage data (e.g., via Google Analytics) and use cookies for functionality. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.
Third Parties
We may use third-party services such as Outlook, Animal Shelter Manager (ASM) or WhatsApp Business to support our services. These platforms are GDPR-compliant, and we ensure your data is protected.
Changes to This Policy
We review our privacy policy regularly and will update this page accordingly. This version was last updated on 22 June 2025.
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at: