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Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy outlines how The Wise Party ("we," "our," "us") collects, processes, stores, and protects your personal information in compliance with UK Data Protection Act 2018, GDPR regulations, Electoral Commission guidelines, and the Data Protection principles.


  • Information We Collect When you register as a member, we collect and securely store the following information:

    • Full name
    • Email address
    • Country
    • City
    • Title

    For donations exceeding £500, we collect additional details required by the Electoral Commission, including:


    • Home address
    • Donation amount and method

  • Purpose of Collection We collect and process your personal data to:

    • Manage your membership
    • Send newsletters, policy updates, and announcements
    • Provide voting opportunities on party issues (Tier 3 membership)
    • Fulfill regulatory requirements for political donations and transparency under PPEA (Political Parties, Elections, and Referendums Act 2000)

  • Membership Levels We offer three membership levels:

    • Level 1 (Free): Recognition as an official member.
    • Level 2 (Paid): Includes level 1 benefits plus monthly newsletters and occasional updates.
    • Level 3 (Paid): Includes all previous benefits, plus voting rights on policy issues, posting short comments directly on policy pages, and voting (upvote/downvote) on policies.

  • Legal Basis for Processing Data We process your data based on:

    • Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a)) when registering for membership or receiving communications.
    • Legal obligation (GDPR Article 6(1)(c)) to maintain accurate donor records in compliance with electoral laws.

  • Data Storage and Security Your personal data is securely stored using industry-standard encryption methods. Access is strictly limited to authorized personnel only.


  • Member-Submitted Content and Moderation Comments and messages submitted by members are private and visible only to authorized representatives of The Wise Party. We encourage open, honest feedback and welcome all perspectives, provided they are lawful and relevant. Please refrain from submitting messages that are illegal, threatening harm, or inciting violence. Such messages may be reported to authorities as required by law. Voting on policies is anonymous; aggregated voting results may be publicly displayed, but individual votes and voter identities remain confidential.


  • Sharing and Disclosure We do not sell your personal data. Your information will only be shared:

    • To comply with legal obligations (e.g., reporting donations above £500 to the Electoral Commission).
    • To securely process payments via third-party payment processors who are fully GDPR-compliant.

  • Your Rights Under GDPR You have the right to:

    • Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
    • Withdraw your consent for data processing at any time.
    • Restrict or object to processing of your data.
    • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

  • Data Security We employ robust security measures to protect your data, using encryption, secure storage, and limited access protocols.


  • Retention of Data Data will only be stored as long as necessary to fulfill legal and operational requirements, or until you withdraw consent.


  • Changes to this Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Members will be notified promptly via email of any significant changes.


  • Contact Information If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your GDPR rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at [email protected]

    If unresolved, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk/

    Your privacy is important to us. Thank you for your trust in The Wise Party.