Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Charici believes your data is a precious commodity, and it is your right to have transparency and control over how we use it. We have implemented strong data privacy and security safeguards to help ensure that your information is protected.
This Privacy Policy outlines what data we collect, how we use it, and the safeguards we put in place to protect it.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to your personal data, please contact us at hello@charici.org.
This Privacy Policy is reviewed regularly and was last reviewed in May 2026. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time and will post the most current version on our website. We recommend checking this page periodically to stay informed.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, you should stop using our website immediately.
Definitions and Interpretation
In this Policy, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
“Account” means an account required to access and/or use certain areas and features of our website;
“Cookie” means a small text file placed on your computer or device by our website when you visit certain parts of the website and/or use certain features of the website;
“Cookie Law” means the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 and related legislation;
“personal data” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person as defined under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (“UK GDPR”);
“We”, “Us”, or “Our” means Charici.
Information About Us
Charici is owned and operated by APRINI Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales (Company No. 12875284), with a registered office at:
71-75 Shelton Street
Covent Garden
London
United Kingdom
WC2H 9JQ
Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
APRINI Ltd trading as Charici
Email: hello@charici.org
What Does This Policy Cover?
This Privacy Policy applies only to your use of our website and services.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Please note that we have no control over how third-party websites collect, store, or use your data. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing any personal information.
Lawful Basis for Processing Your Personal Data
Under UK GDPR, we process personal data using the following lawful bases:
Contract
Where processing is necessary to provide you with access to our website, your account, and related services.
Legitimate Interests
Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, including improving website functionality, maintaining security, preventing fraud, and improving user experience.
Consent
Where required by law, we rely on your consent, including for analytics and non-essential cookies. You may withdraw your consent at any time.
Types of Data We Collect
Depending on how you use our website, we may collect and process the following information:
Name
Charity, business, or organisation name
Job title or profession
Email address
Telephone number
Account credentials (passwords are securely hashed and cannot be read)
IP address
Device information
Browser type and version
Operating system
Login and session activity
Website usage data, including pages visited and interactions
Cookies and analytics identifiers
Demographic information such as postcode, preferences, and interests
Referring URLs, navigation paths, and exit pages
Use of Charity Commission Data
Charici provides information about registered charities in England and Wales using publicly available data from the Charity Commission for England and Wales, published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The data we display may include:
Charity name and registration number
Registered address and contact details
Charity objectives, activities, and operating areas
Trustees' names (where published by the Charity Commission)
We reproduce this information as it appears on the Charity Commission's public register to help users discover and engage with charities.
Our lawful basis for processing and displaying this information is legitimate interest, namely promoting transparency, awareness, and engagement with registered charities.
Charici does not intentionally collect or publish personal data beyond publicly available records. However, some charity records may contain personal contact details such as trustee home addresses or personal email addresses. Because this data is part of the public record, it may appear on our site automatically.
If you believe your personal data appears on our platform and would like it reviewed, updated, or removed where appropriate, please contact us at hello@charici.org.
Charity representatives may also claim and manage their profile pages to ensure their information remains accurate and up to date.
How We Use Your Data
We process and store personal data securely and only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
We may use your personal data for the following purposes:
Providing and managing your account
Providing our services to you
Personalising your experience on our website
Responding to enquiries and communications
Sending service-related communications
Sending marketing communications where you have consented
Conducting market research and analytics
Monitoring website performance and security
Improving our website, products, and user experience
You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting hello@charici.org.
We do not send unsolicited marketing communications.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to better understand how visitors use our website.
Google Analytics may collect information including:
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Device and browser information
Approximate geographic location based on IP address
We have configured Google Analytics to:
Anonymise IP addresses where possible
Use analytics cookies only where user consent has been provided where required by law
Google LLC may process and store this data outside the UK or European Economic Area (EEA).
You can control or disable Google Analytics through your browser settings or by using Google's opt-out tools.
Cookies
We use cookies to:
Ensure the website functions properly
Improve website performance and security
Analyse website usage and visitor behaviour
Strictly necessary cookies are required for core website functionality.
Analytics and non-essential cookies are used only where consent has been provided.
You may control, block, or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
Generally:
Account information is retained while your account remains active
If you delete your account, we will remove or anonymise your personal data within a reasonable timeframe unless we are legally required to retain certain information
Analytics data is retained in accordance with our configured Google Analytics retention settings
International Data Transfers
Some of our third-party service providers, including Google, may process personal data outside the UK or EEA.
Where international transfers occur, we take appropriate safeguards to ensure personal data remains protected, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent legal mechanisms where required.
How and Where We Store Your Data
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
Security measures include:
Secure encrypted connections to our website
Access controls and authentication measures
Restricted internal access to personal data
Secure password hashing practices
Do We Share Your Data?
We may share limited personal data with trusted third-party service providers where necessary to operate our services, including:
Website hosting providers
Analytics providers
Payment processors
Email and communication providers
Marketing and advertising services
All third parties are required to process personal data securely and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
We may also disclose personal data where legally required, including compliance with court orders, legal obligations, or regulatory requests.
We may share aggregated and anonymised usage statistics that do not identify individuals.
Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your personal data
Restrict or object to processing
Request portability of your personal data
Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@charici.org.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been handled unlawfully.
Website: Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Your Right to Withhold Information
You may access certain parts of our website without providing personal information.
However, some features and services may require you to provide certain information or allow the use of cookies and related technologies.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
How Can You Access Your Data?
You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Requests can be made free of charge by contacting hello@charici.org.
We will respond in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Contacting Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
hello@charici.org