Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

Who we are

Fertility Research UK is a UK-based charity dedicated to funding and championing fertility and reproductive health research. Our registered charity number is [pending registration].

What data we collect

When you use our website we may collect:

  • Name and email address (if you contact us via our form)
  • The role you select when contacting us
  • Any information you include in your message

Please only include personal or health information in your message if you are happy for us to receive it and respond to you about it.

We do not currently use cookies for analytics or tracking. If this changes, we will update this policy and provide appropriate notice.

How we use your data

We use personal data only to:

  • Respond to your enquiry
  • Communicate with you about our work, if you have asked us to
  • Administer donations and gift aid (when applicable)

Legal basis

We process contact form submissions to reply to your enquiry. We usually do this on the basis of our legitimate interests in running the charity and responding to the public. If you ask us to send you updates or marketing, we will only do so where we have a clear lawful basis (such as consent or another basis that applies). You may withdraw consent at any time where we rely on it.

Data sharing

We do not sell your personal data or share it with third parties for their marketing. We use Formspree, Inc. (United States) to deliver messages from our website contact form to our inbox. Formspree acts as a data processor on our instructions. Information you submit may be processed in the United States; we use Formspree’s service on the basis of appropriate safeguards for international transfers (as set out in their terms and UK/EEA data protection terms). You can read Formspree’s privacy information at formspree.io.

Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law.

Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict our processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

Contact

If you have questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please get in touch.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).