Privacy & GDPR Policy


Last Updated: 19 June 2025

1. Who We Are

The Catalyst Foundation is an independent think tank dedicated to advancing ideas, research, and discussion around the future of freedom, national identity, and democratic renewal in the UK and beyond. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy & GDPR Policy explains how we collect, store, use, and protect your personal data when you interact with us via our website: [www.catalystfoundation.org].

2. What Information We Collect

When you use our website, we may collect the following personal information:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Messages or comments submitted via contact forms

We only collect data that you voluntarily provide, such as through our contact forms, newsletter sign-up, event registrations, or direct email correspondence.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your enquiries or messages.

  • To manage and send newsletters or email updates (with your consent).

  • To invite you to events or initiatives that may interest you.

  • To ensure the website is presented in the most effective manner.

  • To comply with any legal obligations.

We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the lawful bases we rely on for processing your personal information include:

  • Consent – when you have given clear permission for us to process your data.

  • Legitimate interests – to carry out our work as a think tank, where such use does not override your rights.

  • Legal obligation – where necessary to comply with the law.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at [email address].

5. Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to secure your personal data and protect it against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. Your data may be stored:

  • Within Squarespace’s secure servers (subject to their privacy practices).

  • In secure third-party services (e.g., email platforms, cloud storage), selected for their GDPR compliance.

Access to your data is limited to staff or trusted contractors who need it to carry out legitimate purposes on behalf of the Catalyst Foundation.

6. Data Retention

We only retain your personal data for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or to comply with legal obligations. You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

7. Your Rights

Under data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request correction or deletion of your personal data.

  • Object to or restrict our processing of your data.

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe we have not handled your data properly.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: [email address].

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings. For more information, see our [Cookie Policy].

9. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy statements.

10. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this policy or your data, please contact:

Catalyst Foundation
Email: [insert contact email]
Website: www.catalystfoundation.org