1. About this Privacy Policy
   This Privacy Policy describes how Elephant Welfare International (“EWI”, “we”, “us”, “our”) processes personal data collected through our websites, including https://elephantwelfareinternational.org//, and related EWI Online Services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and other relevant UK laws.

2. About us
   This website is owned and operated by Elephant Welfare International, Office 7, 35-37 Ludgate Hill, London EC4M 7JN, United Kingdom.

If you need to contact us about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please use the following details:

• Email: drlisayon@elephantwelfareinternational.org
  
• Phone: +44(0)2045728488

3. Data we collect
   We may collect the following types of personal data:

• Information you provide when using EWI Online Services, such as your name, contact details, and payment information.
  
• Information automatically collected through cookies and tracking technologies when you visit https://elephantwelfareinternational.org//.
  
• Information from third-party services you link to our services.

4. How we use your data
   We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide and manage EWI Online Services.
  
• To process your transactions and donations.
  
• To respond to enquiries and provide support.
  
• To send you information about our work, campaigns, and fundraising opportunities (if you have consented).
  
• To comply with legal obligations under UK law.

5. Legal basis for processing
   We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Your consent (UK GDPR Art. 6(1)(a))
  
• Contract performance (UK GDPR Art. 6(1)(b))
  
• Legal obligations (UK GDPR Art. 6(1)(c))
  
• Legitimate interests (UK GDPR Art. 6(1)(f))

6. Data sharing and transfers
   We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:

• Service providers who help operate EWI Online Services.
  
• Regulatory bodies or law enforcement when required by UK law.
  
• Partners for joint projects, only with your consent.
  

If data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in line with the UK GDPR.

7. Cookies
   We use cookies on https://elephantwelfareinternational.org// to improve functionality and analyse site usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
8. Your rights
   Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data.
  
• Correct inaccuracies.
  
• Request erasure of your data.
  
• Restrict or object to processing.
  
• Request data portability.
  
• Withdraw consent at any time.
  

To exercise these rights, contact us at drlisayon@elephantwelfareinternational.org.

9. Data retention
   We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated above or as required by UK law.
10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available at https://elephantwelfareinternational.org//.
11. Governing law
    This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of England and Wales.