Privacy Notice
Last updated: [05/09/2025]
Bodhi Tree Community (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal
information. This notice explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with us online or in
person.

  1. What information we collect
    We may collect the following information when you engage with our community:
    Your name and contact details (such as email address or phone number) when you sign up for newsletters, events,
    or volunteering.
    Information you provide when making donations or registering for activities.
    Any messages or feedback you send us through our contact forms, email, or social media.
    Basic technical information (such as IP address, browser type) when you visit our website, to help us improve
    functionality.
  2. How we use your information
    We only use your information for purposes you would reasonably expect, including:
    Keeping in touch with you about events, news, and opportunities to get involved.
    Processing donations and maintaining financial records (as legally required).
    Responding to your enquiries and feedback.
    Improving our website and services.
    We never sell or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.
  3. Legal basis for processing
    We process your data under one or more of the following legal bases:
    Your consent (e.g. when you subscribe to our newsletter).
    A legal obligation (e.g. for financial records of donations).
    Our legitimate interests (e.g. running community events and improving services).
  4. How we store and protect your data
    We take appropriate measures to keep your information secure.
    Access is restricted to authorised volunteers or staff who need it to carry out their role.
    We only keep personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this notice, or as required by law.
  5. Your rights
    You have the right to:
    Request a copy of the information we hold about you.
    Ask us to correct or update your information.
    Request deletion of your personal data (where legally possible).
    Withdraw consent at any time if we are processing your data on the basis of consent.
    To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
  6. Cookies and website use
    Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience. You can adjust your browser settings to block
    cookies if you prefer.
  7. Contact us
    If you have any questions about this privacy notice or how we handle your data, please contact:
    Bodhi Tree Community

    Email: info@bodhi-tree.org.uk
    Address: 1st floor Kingston Library, 54 Winchester Circle, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BA
    If you are not satisfied with how we handle your data, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK
    Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).