The new data protection legislation could lose us your support
The support we receive from our local community is so vital to St Giles and it is very important to us that we communicate with you in the ways you want us to .
You may have heard that there is a new data protection law coming into force in May 2018 called the General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ). This will bring current laws up to date and give you more control over how organisations , including charities , use your data . It means we must tell you how we are using any information we hold about you and allows you to choose how you want to hear from us .
As a valued supporter of St Giles , we want to keep you updated about hospice news and events , so we will occasionally send you information ( like this issue of News and Review ) by post , unless you let us know you don ’ t want us to do so . We also try to save money by communicating with supporters electronically if that is appropriate .
If you have received this issue of News and Review in the post , there is a form attached to the covering letter which we are asking supporters to complete and return to us in the freepost envelope provided . It ’ s to let us know that you are happy for us to continue communicating with you . Alternatively , you can update your communication preferences online at www . stgileshospice . com / keepintouch
To make sure we are complying with the new law , it ’ s important that you return the enclosed form so we can continue to communicate with you in the ways in which you want us to . Even if you are happy with the information we currently send you , we still need you to complete and return the form to let us know .
In particular , if you want us to be able to email you , it is important for you to confirm this online or by returning the enclosed form , even if you have previously given us your email address .
The support we receive from our local community is incredibly important to us and we take the protection of your data seriously . We promise we will never pass your information to anyone who isn ’ t directly working on our behalf and we will keep your details safe and secure . We also promise not to inundate you with unnecessary information and you can change your mailing preferences at any time .
What we do want to do is communicate with you about the hospice when and how you want us to – so please register online or return the enclosed form as soon as you can . It takes a community to make a hospice – thank you so much for your continued support .
Ways to stay in touch …
Post – It ’ s always nice to receive something in the post and it allows us to send you publications like this issue of News and Review , as well as information about our activities and events and ways you can continue to help .
Email – We spend every penny wisely and emails are a really cost effective and environmentally friendly way of keeping you up to date .
Phone – Sometimes it ’ s good to talk and a phone call can give you chance to ask us questions and talk about why you support St Giles Hospice .
Text – Getting information to your mobile when you ’ re on the move is quick and easy and means you can learn about the work of St Giles wherever you are .
You can update your communication preferences online at www . stgileshospice . com / keepintouch or by calling 01543 432538 .
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