Privacy Policy

Last updated: 3 June 2026

1. Who We Are

UWI Development and Endowment Fund - St Augustine ("we," "us," or "our") is a registered charity in the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago. Our registered address is The University of the West Indies, St Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago. We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about the data we hold.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect, store, and use the following types of personal information:

  • Contact details: Name, address, email address, and telephone number.
  • Donation information: Details of your donations, tax status (e.g., Gift Aid eligibility), and payment processing information.
  • Communication preferences: How and when you would like us to contact you.
  • Technical data: IP addresses, browser type, and information about your visit to our website (via cookies).

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data in the following ways:

  • Directly from you: When you make a donation, sign up for an event, volunteer, or contact us directly.
  • From third parties: Such as donation platforms or fundraising sites, only when you have given them permission to share your information with us.
  • Website cookies: When you browse our website.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

  • Process your donations and administer Gift Aid.
  • Provide you with the services, products, or information you requested.
  • Keep a record of your relationship with us and your communication preferences.
  • Update you on our charitable activities, campaigns, and appeals (only where you have consented to receive these).
  • For legal or regulatory obligations.

5. Sharing Your Information

We will never sell your personal information. We may only share your data with:

  • Third-party service providers: Organizations that help us process donations, send out mailings, or host our website (all bound by strict confidentiality agreements).
  • Regulatory authorities: When legally required to do so by law enforcement or tax authorities. 

6. How We Keep Your Data Secure

We have implemented appropriate physical, technical, and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. All sensitive data is stored on secure servers and access is limited to authorized personnel only. 

7. Data Retention

We will only hold your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this policy. For example, we are legally required to retain financial transaction records.

8. Your Rights

  • Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request the deletion of your data (often called the "right to be forgotten").
  • Withdraw your consent for marketing communications at any time.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, wish to update your preferences, or want to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

  • Email: STA-uwide@sta.uwi.edu
  • Phone: 868-662-2002 Ext 82326
  • Mail: Division of Student Services and Development, The University of the West Indies, St Augustine, Strinidad & Tobago

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