Privacy Policy | Humanrewildingprojec

Last Updated: 11 October 2025

At The Human Rewilding Project, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you visit our website www.humanrewildingproject.com, engage with our services, or interact with us.

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable laws.

1. Who We Are

The Human Rewilding Project is a health education initiative focused on connecting individuals and practitioners with nature to enhance well-being. For data protection purposes, we are the “data controller” responsible for your personal information. You can contact us at: Email: hello@humanreqildingproject.com

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data: Identity and Contact Data: Name, email address, and other details you provide when filling out forms (e.g., contact forms, newsletter sign-ups) or communicating with us. Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behaviour collected via cookies or analytics tools. Health-Related Data: If you share health-related inquiries or feedback (e.g., via contact forms), we may process this with your explicit consent. Marketing and Communication Data: Your preferences for receiving newsletters, updates, or promotional materials.We do not collect special categories of personal data (e.g., health data) unless explicitly provided by you with clear consent.

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data when you: Visit our website or interact with its features. Submit inquiries or sign up for newsletters. Engage with us via email, social media, or other channels. Use our website, where cookies or analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) track usage patterns.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to: Respond to inquiries and provide information about our services. Deliver newsletters or updates if you’ve opted in. Improve our website’s functionality and user experience. Comply with legal obligations, such as record-keeping or responding to data requests. Facilitate research collaborations or practitioner networking, where applicable.We process your data based on: Consent: For newsletters or health-related inquiries. Legitimate Interests: To improve our services or respond to inquiries. Legal Obligation: To meet regulatory requirements.

5. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with: Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., website hosting, email marketing platforms) who process data on our behalf and comply with UK GDPR. Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights. Research partners or collaborators, only with your explicit consent.All third parties are bound by strict data protection agreements to ensure your data’s security.

6. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely on servers located in the UK or within the European Economic Area (EEA). If data is transferred outside the UK/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place. We use industry-standard security measures, including encryption and secure access controls, to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. For example: Contact form data is kept for [insert period, e.g., 12 months] unless further engagement occurs. Newsletter subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe. Technical data (e.g., analytics) is anonymised and stored indefinitely.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data: Access: Request a copy of your data. Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data. Erasure: Request deletion of your data, where applicable. Restriction: Limit how we process your data. Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for marketing. Data Portability: Obtain your data in a structured, machine-readable format. Withdraw Consent: Opt out of data processing where consent is the basis.To exercise these rights, contact us at [insert contact email]. We will respond within one month, as required by law. You may also lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance functionality and analyse usage. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.

9a. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us improve functionality, analyse usage, and provide a better user experience.

9b. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following cookies:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function (e.g., navigation, form submissions). These cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies: Track how you use our website (e.g., via Google Analytics) to improve content and performance. These are optional.
Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant newsletters or updates, only with your consent.

9c. How We Use Cookies
Cookies help us:

Ensure the website works smoothly (e.g., saving form progress).
Understand visitor behaviour to enhance content, such as our resources on nature-based healing.
Send tailored updates, like blog posts on the hygiene hypothesis, if you opt in.

9d. Your Choices
You can manage cookies via our cookie consent tool when you first visit our website. You may also:

Adjust browser settings to block or delete cookies (note: disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality).
Opt out of analytics or marketing cookies at any time via our consent tool or by contacting us.

9e. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics) that set cookies. These providers are bound by strict data protection agreements, as outlined in our

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing personal information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact: Email: hello@humanrewildingproject.com

Thank you for trusting The Human Rewilding Project with your personal information. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy while supporting your journey to better health.