Privacy Policy

Last reviewed: March 2026

1. Who we are

Conservative Friends of Israel Limited (“CFI”, “we”, “us”) is a company limited by guarantee (Company No. 08114952), registered in England and Wales.

Registered office:
C/o Landau Morley
325–327 Oldfield Lane North
Greenford
Middlesex
UB6 0AZ

Email: info@cfoi.co.uk
Website: https://www.cfoi.co.uk

We are the data controller responsible for your personal data, and we process it in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018, the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

2. The personal data we collect

We collect and retain only the personal data necessary to communicate with you and carry out our activities. This may include:

  • Name and title
  • Postal address
  • Email address
  • Telephone number(s)
  • Event registrations and attendance as a participant or volunteer
  • Donation history
  • Subscription history
  • Correspondence with us
  • Data relating to the employment and remuneration of staff and for the engagement of volunteers

We do not intentionally collect special category (sensitive) personal data such as information relating to health, ethnicity, religion, or political opinions.

3. How we use your personal data

We use your personal data to:

  1. Send newsletters, briefings and event invitations
  2. Provide information about our work and activities
  3. Administer donations and event registrations4. Administer subscriber communications
  4. Maintain accurate internal records
  5. Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
  6. Manage feedback and complaints
  7. Manage our engagement of staff and volunteers

Our lawful basis for processing is typically:

  • Legitimate interests (in furtherance of CFI’s activities, including where you have engaged with or shown interest in CFI, or where we are informing you about an issue relevant to your work)
  • Consent (if and to the extent required for marketing communications)
  • Contractual (in relation to an actual or prospective contract or agreement with you)
  • Legal obligation

You may tell us at any time if you do not want us to process your data in certain ways or at all, subject only to any overarching legal obligation we may have to process it.

We do not sell your personal data.

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and help us understand how our website is used. You can view our Cookie Policy here.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files place on your device when you visit a website.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the website to function properly, and contact be switched off.

Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how visitor use our website so we can improve it and are only used with your consent.

Functionality Cookies
These remember your preferences and improve your experience.

When you first visit our website, you will be asked to consent to non-essential cookies. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via your browser setting.

5. Data sharing

Your data is stored securely, and access is limited to authorised CFI staff. We may share your data with trusted service providers (such as CRM providers and payment processors) who process data on our behalf under appropriate safeguards.

6. International transfers

Where it is necessary to transfer personal data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as UK-approved International Data Transfer Agreements or transfers to countries recognised by the UK Government as providing adequate protection.

7. Data security

We use appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data. Access is limited to authorised staff and trusted partners.

8. Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal obligations.

  • Providing services and communications
  • Meeting legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements
  • Establishing or defending legal claims

9. Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights:

Right to Be Informed
You have the right to clear and transparent information about how your data is used.

Right of Access
You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification
You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

Right to Erasure
You can request that we delete your personal data where there is no lawful reason for us to retain it.

Right to Restrict Processing
You may request that we limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.

Right to Object
You have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.

Right to Data Portability
Where processing is based on consent or contract and carried out by automated means, you may request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise any of your rights, please contact: info@cfoi.co.uk

10. Personal data breaches

We have procedures in place to identify, assess, and respond to suspected personal data breaches. Where required by law, we will notify affected individuals and the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

11. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we have used your personal information, please contact us at: info@cfoi.co.uk

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK supervisory authority:

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Website: https://ico.org.uk/
Helpline: 0303 123 1113