Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 9th April 2025

The Ark Official Ltd (“The Ark”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you interact with our website, online community, and services.

We operate in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other relevant privacy laws.

1. Who We Are

Data Controller:
The Ark.
Email: info@thearkofficial.uk
Registered in the United Kingdom

We are a UK-based organisation dedicated to equipping men with the skills, knowledge, and mindset for personal preparedness, survival, and family protection.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data when you use our website or engage with our services:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number (if provided)

Account Details: Username, login information (if applicable)

Community Interactions: Messages, comments, and participation in blog posts or group chats

Event Registration Information: Name, email, and relevant preferences when signing up for training or events

Technical Data: IP address, browser type, time zone, device information, and cookies

Marketing Preferences: Opt-in/opt-out status for communications

We only collect personal data that is necessary and relevant for the purposes outlined below.

3. How We Collect Your Data

You provide data directly when you:

Fill out a contact form

Register for events or workshops

Join our mailing list

Interact within the community chat or comment on blog content

Participate in surveys or feedback forms

Use our website (via cookies and tracking tools)

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

Respond to enquiries and provide support

Facilitate access to events, community chat, and resources

Send relevant updates, newsletters, and alerts

Monitor and improve the functionality and security of our website

Personalise your experience

Comply with legal obligations

We will never sell your data. Any third-party services we use (e.g., email systems, analytics providers) are GDPR-compliant and only process your data under our instruction.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases to collect and process personal data:

Consent – You have given clear permission for us to process your data

Contract – The processing is necessary for a service you requested

Legitimate Interests – The processing is necessary for our legitimate organisational interests, such as community building and service delivery

Legal Obligation – When we are required by law to retain or share certain information

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share your personal data with trusted service providers for:

Email delivery (e.g., Mailchimp, Brevo)

Website analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)

Event or form management tools (e.g., Jotform, Eventbrite)

Secure web hosting and platform operations

All third parties are required to keep your data secure and to process it only in accordance with our instructions.

7. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may store data outside the UK. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including data processing agreements and, where applicable, Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure compliance with UK data protection standards.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. You may request the deletion of your data at any time (see section 10).

9. Security Measures

We use appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure, or access.

10. Your Data Protection Rights

Under data protection laws, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

Request erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”)

Object to or restrict processing of your data

Withdraw consent at any time

Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk/

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@thearkofficial.uk

11. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and collect analytical data. Cookies are small files stored on your device. You can control or disable cookies via your browser settings. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected data from a minor, we will delete it immediately.

13. Links to Third-Party Sites

Our website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or data practices of third-party sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before sharing any information.

14. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal updates or changes in our operations. Updated versions will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

The Ark
Email: info@thearkofficial.uk
Website: https://www.thearkofficial.uk