Privacy Policy
**Last updated: June 2026**
Introduction
Jacinta Belai Philanthropy is the trading name of Jacinta Belai. In this Privacy Notice, "we", "us" and "our" refer to Jacinta Belai Philanthropy. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, store, share and protect personal information when you:
• visit our website;
• enquire about our services;
• engage us for advisory work;
• communicate with us by email, telephone or social media;
• subscribe to updates or publications; or
• otherwise interact with our business.
We aim to process personal information responsibly, transparently and in accordance with:
• the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR);
• the Data Protection Act 2018;
• the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR); and
• where applicable, the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP).
1. WHO WE ARE
Jacinta Belai Philanthropy is the trading name of Jacinta Belai. For the purposes of applicable data protection legislation, Jacinta Belai is the data controller
responsible for the personal information collected and processed through this website and in connection with our services.
We are registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) under registration number ZC172989.
Contact:
Email: jacinta@jacintabelai.com
Website: www.jacintabelai.com
2. THE INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect and process personal information including:
• name;
• email address;
• telephone number;
• postal address;
• professional title and organisation;
• correspondence and communications;
• information provided during enquiries, consultations or engagements;
• billing and contractual information;
• website usage and technical information.
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We may use personal information to:
• respond to enquiries;
• provide advisory, educational and facilitation services;
• manage client relationships;
• deliver contractual obligations;
• administer our business;
• improve our website and services;
• send communications where lawful;
• comply with legal and regulatory obligations;
• establish, exercise or defend legal claims.
4. LAWFUL BASES FOR PROCESSING
Depending on the circumstances, we may process personal information on one or more of the following legal bases:
Contract
Where processing is necessary to enter into or perform a contract.
Legitimate Interests
Where processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of the business, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.
This may include:
• responding to enquiries;
• maintaining records;
• developing and improving services;
• managing professional relationships;
• limited business development activities.
Consent
Where consent has been provided, including for certain marketing communications or non-essential website technologies.
Consent may be withdrawn at any time.
Legal Obligation
Where processing is required to comply with applicable laws, regulations or legal processes.
5. WEBSITE ANALYTICS AND COOKIES
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, understand website performance and improve user experience.
We may collect limited technical and usage information through website analytics tools and related technologies. Our website also includes contact forms and may contain embedded third-party content, such as Instagram content, which may result in the collection of certain information by those third parties in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Further information is provided in our Cookie Notice.
6. MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
We may occasionally send updates, publications or information relevant to our services where lawful to do so.
You may opt out of such communications at any time. We do not sell personal information to third parties.
7. SOCIAL MEDIA
We maintain professional profiles on platforms including LinkedIn and Instagram. If you engage with us through social media platforms, your information may also be processed by those providers in accordance with their own privacy policies.
8. SHARING INFORMATION
We may share information with trusted service providers where reasonably necessary for the operation of the business, including:
• website providers;
• cloud storage providers;
• IT and communications providers;
• professional advisers;
• accountants;
• legal advisers.
We may also disclose information where required by law or to protect our legal rights.
9. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS
Because we operate internationally and use third-party service providers, personal information may be processed or stored outside the United Kingdom or Switzerland. Where personal information is transferred internationally, we take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place and that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.
10. DATA SECURITY
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, disclosure or alteration. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
11. DATA RETENTION
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, regulatory and business requirements. Client and financial records may typically be retained for up to six years following the end of a professional relationship.
12. YOUR RIGHTS
Subject to applicable law, you may have rights including:
• access to personal information;
• correction of inaccurate information;
• deletion of personal information;
• restriction of processing;
• objection to processing;
• data portability;
• withdrawal of consent;
• the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
13. COMPLAINTS
If you have concerns regarding our handling of personal information, please contact us first. You may also lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority. For UK matters: Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
For Swiss matters:
Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC)
14. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY NOTICE
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. The most recent version will always be available on this website.
