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PRIVACY POLICY

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The Living Experiment Society

Last updated: February 2026
 

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how The Living Experiment Society (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you visit our website:

https://www.thelivingexperiment.org. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently and securely.
 

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This Policy applies to all visitors to our website and individuals who contact us.
 

Data Controller

The Living Experiment Society Limited is the Data Controller responsible for your personal data. Our contact details are: The Living Experiment Society, 5th Floor, 167-169 Great Portman Street, London W1W 5PF
Email: info@thelivingexperiment.org
 

ICO Registration

The Living Experiment Society Limited is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s independent authority responsible for upholding information rights and enforcing data protection law. Our ICO registration number is: ZC077158. The ICO ensures organisations process personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently, and protects individuals’ rights.
 

You can find more information about the ICO at: https://www.ico.org.uk
What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data.

Personal information you provide to us

This may include:

  • your name

  • your email address

  • your phone number

  • information you provide when you contact us

  • information you provide when making a donation

  • information you provide when making an investment enquiry
     

Technical information

When you use our website, we may automatically collect:

  • your IP address

  • browser type and version

  • device type

  • website usage information

  • This information helps us improve the website and ensure it functions properly.

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​How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data to:

  • respond to your enquiries

  • communicate with you

  • process donations

  • manage investment enquiries

  • operate and improve our website

  • comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal data.

 

​Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data.

Consent

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Where you have given us consent to use your personal data, for example when submitting an enquiry form.

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Legitimate interests

We may process your personal data where necessary for our legitimate interests, including:​​

  • responding to enquiries

  • managing relationships

  • operating and improving our website

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We ensure this does not override your rights.

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Legal obligation

We may process personal data to comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

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Investment and Donation Enquiries

If you contact us regarding donations or investment opportunities, we will use your personal data to communicate with you.  Providing your personal data does not constitute an investment agreement.

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Marketing Communications

We may contact you by email if you have requested information from us or subscribed to updates. You can unsubscribe at any time by contacting us or using any unsubscribe link provided.  We will only send communications where lawful to do so.

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Sharing Your Personal Data

We may share your personal data with trusted service providers who help us operate our website and services.​ These may include:

 

  • Wix, which hosts our website

 

  • GoodHub, which supports donations and fundraising email and communication providers

 

These providers are required to protect your personal data. We do not sell your personal data.

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International Transfers

Some of our service providers may store or process personal data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are used in accordance with UK data protection law.

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How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary.​ This may include:

 

  • contact enquiries for administrative purposes

  • financial information where required for legal and accounting purposes

 

When personal data is no longer required, it is securely deleted.

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Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • request access to your personal data

  • request correction of your personal data

  • request deletion of your personal data

  • request restriction of processing

  • object to processing

  • request transfer of your personal data​

 

You can exercise your rights by contacting us using the contact details above.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office.

The ICO is the UK’s independent regulator for data protection and privacy.


https://www.ico.org.ukWebsite:

Telephone: 0303 123 1113

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Cookies

We use cookies to operate and improve our website.

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For those under the age of 16 ​

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

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External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites.  We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites.

 

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be published on this page.

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Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:


The Living Experiment Limited, 5th Floor, 167-169 Great Portman Street, London W1W 5PF Email: info@thelivingexperiment.org

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