Privacy Policy
Welcome to the PEN Group Foundation privacy notice. This page explains how we collect, use and protect personal data connected with our work.
Introduction
PEN Group Foundation, the charitable organisation of PEN Group, respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.
This privacy notice is provided in a layered format so you can read the detail that is relevant to you. It is important that you read this notice together with any other privacy notice we may provide on specific occasions when we are collecting or processing personal data about you, so that you are fully aware of how and why we are using your data.
This website is not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect data relating to children through this site. Where the Foundation processes personal data of children as part of its charitable work, we ensure that appropriate safeguards and consents are obtained from parents or caregivers as applicable, and that we follow relevant guidance from the Information Commissioner's Office in relation to the processing of children's data.
Important information and who we are
Data Controller
PEN Group Foundation is the data controller for personal data collected through this website. Details of the wider PEN Group of companies can be found at pengroup.com.
Changes to this privacy notice
We may from time to time change the detail in this notice. Any changes we make in the future will be posted on this page, so please check back to see any updates or changes.
It is important that the personal data we hold about you is accurate and current. Please keep us informed if your personal data changes.
Third-party links
This website may include links to third-party websites, plug-ins and applications. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy statements. When you leave our website, we encourage you to read the privacy notice of every website you visit.
Cookies
You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this website may become inaccessible or not function properly. For more information about the cookies we use, see our Cookie Policy.
Glossary of terms
Lawful basis
Legitimate interest means the interest of our organisation in conducting and managing our work to enable us to deliver the best service and the best and most secure experience. We make sure we consider and balance any potential impact on you (both positive and negative) and your rights before we process your personal data for our legitimate interests. We do not use your personal data for activities where our interests are overridden by the impact on you, unless we have your consent or are otherwise required or permitted by law.
Contractual necessity means processing your data where it is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party, or to take preliminary pre-contractual steps at your request before entering into such a contract.
Comply with a legal or regulatory obligation means processing your personal data where it is necessary for compliance with a legal or regulatory obligation that we are subject to.
Questions about this policy
If you have any questions about this privacy notice or how we handle your personal data, please get in touch with us.