[updated 22 April 2026]
1. Who we are
Organisation name: QUIBBLE (company number: 17148932)
Legal status: Private company limited by guarantee
Country of operation: UK and active in some EU countries
Contact email: abigail@quibble.org.uk and jonathan@quibble.org.uk
For the purposes of UK and EU data protection law, we are the data controller of your personal data.
2. What personal data we collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Contact information – such as your name and email address when you contact us by email or through a form
Website usage data – such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site
Correspondence – any information you choose to provide when communicating with us
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.
3. How we use your personal data
We use personal data only where necessary and proportionate, including to:
Contact you as part of our mailing list, on developments in campaigns, and other types of work undertaken by quibble.
Respond to enquiries and communications
Operate and improve our website
Understand how visitors use our website
Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
We do not sell your personal data and do not use it for commercial marketing purposes.
4. Lawful basis for processing
Under the EU and UK General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), our lawful bases for processing personal data may include:
Consent – where you have given clear permission (e.g. optional cookies, contacting us)
Legitimate interests – where processing is necessary for our non-profit activities and does not override your rights
Legal obligation – where we are required to process data by law
5. Cookies and similar technologies
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function and provide information about how it is used.
Cookies we use
Our website may use the following types of cookies:
Strictly necessary cookies – required for the website to function properly
Analytics cookies – help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g. page visits, traffic sources)
We do not use cookies for advertising or profiling.
Managing cookies
When you first visit our website, you may be shown a cookie notice allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling some cookies may affect website functionality.
6. Sharing your data
We only share personal data where necessary, for example with:
Website hosting or IT service providers
Analytics providers (if used)
All service providers are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with data protection law.
We do not transfer your personal data outside the UK or EU unless appropriate safeguards are in place.
7. Data retention
We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or to meet legal requirements.
8. Your data protection rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request erasure of your data
Object to or restrict processing
Withdraw consent at any time (where consent is the lawful basis)
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) or Belgian equivalent:
ICO website: https://ico.org.uk; DPA website: https://dataprotectionauthority.be
9. Data security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
11. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal data, please contact us:
Email: jonathan@quibble.org.uk; abigail@quibble.org.uk