Privacy Policy.
Privacy Policy – Free Grants UK
Last updated: [18/09/2025]
At Free Grants UK, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with us through our Facebook page.
1. Who We Are
Free Grants UK provides information and resources about available grants, funding opportunities, and related services within the United Kingdom.
We are the data controller responsible for your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other details you provide when contacting us, subscribing to newsletters, or filling in enquiry forms.
Facebook Interaction Data: Any information you share with us via messages, comments, or posts on our Facebook page.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behaviour on our website (collected through cookies and analytics tools).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
Provide you with information about grants, funding, and related opportunities.
Respond to enquiries made through our website or Facebook page.
Improve our website and services based on user behaviour and feedback.
Send updates, newsletters, and relevant communications (only if you have opted in).
Comply with legal obligations and prevent misuse of our services.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data with:
Trusted service providers (e.g., email platforms, IT support, analytics tools) who assist us in operating our website and services.
Regulatory bodies or law enforcement, if required by law.
In addition, we may share your personal data with:
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): If necessary, the DWP will profile your data in order to provide a YES/NO response via the Energy Saving Trust (EST) to verify whether you receive the relevant benefits to be eligible for the scheme.
See the EST Data Match Service for more information: https://datamatch.est.org.uk/The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem): Ofgem may use and share your information in order to fulfil its statutory duties.
All third parties are required to respect your data privacy and use your information only in accordance with our instructions or legal obligations.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and track website usage. You can control cookie settings through your browser.
6. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
The right to request deletion of your personal data.
The right to restrict or object to how your data is processed.
The right to data portability.
The right to withdraw consent at any time (for marketing communications).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details below.
7. Data Retention
We will only keep your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, or as required by law.
8. Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against loss, misuse, and unauthorised access.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website and Facebook page may contain links to external websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:
Free Grants UK
Email: info@freegrantsuk.org
Phone: 08000 24 24 42
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been mishandled: www.ico.org.uk.