PRIVACY POLICY — People of Gaia (EN)
Last updated: [01/02/2026]
Who we are
People of Gaia is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO).
Charity number: SC051313.
We are the data controller for this website.
Contact (EN): hello@peopleofgaia.org
Personal data we collect
• Contact and newsletter: name, email address, and your message content when you contact us or subscribe.
• Website analytics (with consent): pseudonymous usage data such as pages visited, device/browser and approximate geography.
• Embedded media (with consent): when you play YouTube videos or view Instagram embeds, those platforms may receive your IP address, device data and interaction events.
How we use your data
• To respond to enquiries.
• To send newsletters to people who have subscribed.
• To improve our website and content.
• To maintain site security and reliability.
Lawful basis
• Consent: when you contact us, subscribe to the newsletter, accept analytics, or choose to load embedded media.
• Legitimate interests: keeping the website secure and functional.
Third‑party services
• MailPoet for newsletters.
• Site Kit by Google for Google Analytics and Search Console.
• YouTube and Instagram for embedded content (only after consent).
• Yoast SEO for on‑site optimisation (does not store visitor personal data on our behalf).
Data retention
• Enquiries: up to 12 months after we close your request, then deletion.
• Newsletter: until you unsubscribe, then removal from the list.
• Analytics: retained in aggregated or pseudonymous form according to each provider’s settings.
Your rights
You can request access, correction or deletion of your personal data, restrict or object to processing where applicable, and withdraw consent at any time for consent‑based processing. If you are unhappy with our response, you may raise a concern with the UK data protection authority.
International transfers
Some providers may process data outside the UK. When this occurs, they rely on appropriate mechanisms and safeguards under UK data protection law.
Changes
If we make material changes to this policy, we will update the “Last updated” date and, where appropriate, display a notice on the site.
Contact (EN): hello@peopleofgaia.org
