Privacy Policy

Last updated: 13 November 2025

1. Who We Are

Human Initiative (“we”, “us”, “our”) is an independent organisation committed to protecting human wellbeing in the age of artificial intelligence. Our website address is: https://humaninitiative.info

We are based in the United Kingdom and operate in accordance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

a) Information you provide directly

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Messages sent through our contact forms
  • Comments left on our articles or pages

b) Automatically collected information

We use simple analytics to collect:

  • IP address (anonymised where possible)
  • Browser type and device type
  • Pages viewed and time spent on the site

We do not use advertising trackers or data brokers.

c) Email communication

Emails sent to us are stored solely for responding to queries.

d) Donations (if enabled in future)

Payment information will be handled securely by a third-party provider. We do not store card details.

3. Why We Collect Data

We use personal data to:

  • Respond to messages and enquiries
  • Moderate comments
  • Improve website performance
  • Monitor security
  • Manage subscriptions or updates

We do not sell or share your data with advertisers.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process data under UK GDPR based on:

  • Legitimate Interests: operating and securing our website
  • Consent: when submitting forms or comments
  • Contract: responding to enquiries
  • Legal Obligation: complying with UK law

5. How Long We Keep Your Data

  • Contact form messages: up to 12 months
  • Email correspondence: up to 12 months
  • Comments: indefinitely unless removal is requested
  • Analytics data: typically 12–26 months

You may request deletion at any time.

6. Who We Share Your Data With

We share data only with essential service providers such as:

  • Website hosting services
  • Analytics providers (e.g., Jetpack, WordPress.com Stats)

These providers must comply with GDPR and cannot use your data for their own purposes.

7. Cookies

This website may use cookies for:

  • Basic site functionality
  • Security
  • Analytics

We do not use advertising or behavioural tracking cookies.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Withdraw consent
  • Object to processing
  • Request data transfer
  • Make a complaint to the ICO

9. Security

We use SSL encryption, secure hosting and access restrictions to protect data. However, no online service can guarantee complete security.

10. International Transfers

Where data is processed outside the UK, we only use providers with GDPR-equivalent protection, such as standard contractual clauses.

11. External Links

Our website contains links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

12. Contact Us

For privacy questions or requests, contact:

contact@humaninitiative.info

or use our website’s contact form.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy if our services change. The “last updated” date will reflect the latest revision.