GDPR

Privacy & GDPR Policy

We respect your privacy — and your inbox. This page explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in line with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

Who We Are
The Crone Network is a community for women over 50, offering resources, events, and connections online and in person. Our website is thecronenetwork.org.

What Data We Collect
We may collect:

Name and contact details (e.g., email address)
Social media handles (if you interact with us via Facebook or other platforms)
Payment information (only if you sign up for paid memberships or events — processed securely through our payment provider)
Your communications with us (emails, messages)
Website usage data (via cookies or analytics tools)

How We Use Your Data
We use your information to:

Send newsletters, event updates, and resources you’ve requested
Process membership payments and event bookings
Respond to your enquiries
Improve our website and services
Share relevant Crone Network news and opportunities
We never sell your data. Ever.

Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data only when:

You’ve given us consent (e.g., signing up to our newsletter)
We need it to perform a contract (e.g., your paid membership)
We have a legitimate interest (e.g., running events or improving services)

How Long We Keep Your Data
We keep your information for as long as you’re part of our community or as needed for legal/financial reasons. You can ask us to delete your data anytime.

Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Correct inaccurate information
Ask us to delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict or object to certain types of processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Data portability (receive your data in a usable format)
To use any of these rights, contact us. 

Cookies
Our site may use cookies to improve your experience. You can turn cookies off in your browser settings, but some features may not work as well.

Third Parties
We use trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email marketing tools) to help run The Crone Network. They only get the info they need and are bound by data protection law.

Contact Us
If you have questions or complaints about your data, contact us here.