Last updated: 12th February 2026

At Global Accountability Practice, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or interact with our services.

Global Accountability is a UK-based charity and accounting guidance platform. Our website address is:

https://globalaccountability.co.uk

We handle personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at:

Email: info@globalaccountability.co.uk

Who We Are

Global Accountability provides guidance and support related to accountability, finance, and compliance for charitable and non-profit initiatives. Our mission is to promote transparency and responsible financial practices.

How We Collect Your Information

We may collect information from you when you:

• Visit or browse our website
• Complete a contact form
• Subscribe to updates
• Communicate with us by email
• Use any interactive features on the site

Some technical information (such as IP address or browser type) may also be collected automatically for security and analytics purposes.

What Information We Collect

Depending on how you use our website, we may collect:

• Your name
• Email address
• Contact details
• IP address
• Browser and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on the site

We do not store payment card details. If any payments or donations are processed, they are handled securely by trusted third-party payment providers.

Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

We process personal data only when we have a lawful reason, including:

• Your consent
• To perform a contract or provide a service
• To comply with legal obligations
• Our legitimate interests (such as improving our website or preventing fraud)

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to enquiries
• Provide requested services or information
• Improve our website and user experience
• Notify you of important updates
• Maintain website security
• Meet legal and regulatory requirements
• We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for these purposes.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and user experience.

Cookies may help us to:

• Remember your preferences
• Understand how visitors use our site
• Improve performance and content
• Support secure browsing sessions

We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to collect anonymous usage statistics.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that doing so may affect how parts of the website function.

Who Has Access to Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We do not share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share limited data with trusted service providers who help us operate our website or deliver services (such as hosting, analytics, or payment processing). These providers are required to keep your data secure and use it only for agreed purposes.

We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (where legally permitted)
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please email:

info@globalaccountability.co.uk

Right to Erasure

You may request deletion of your personal data where there is no legal reason for us to retain it. Requests can be made by contacting us via email.

Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information.

Sensitive data is encrypted where applicable, and secure systems are used to prevent unauthorized access. While no online system is completely secure, we work hard to safeguard your information.

If you create login credentials, you are responsible for keeping them confidential.

Profiling and Fraud Prevention

We may analyze basic usage data to improve our services and reduce security risks. This does not involve automated decision-making that produces legal effects on you.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites. This Privacy Policy applies only to Global Accountability. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you are under 16, please obtain permission from a parent or guardian before providing any information.

International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may be located outside the UK or EU. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

By using our website, you consent to such transfers where necessary for service delivery.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. Continued use of our website indicates acceptance of the updated policy.