The Golden Thread Project

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 22 October 2026

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Who we are

This website is run by The Golden Thread Project Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”), a company registered in England and Wales (company number 16433383), with its registered office at 128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX. For any questions about this policy or your data, contact hello@thegoldenthreadproject.org.

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What this policy covers

This policy covers this website only. Each of our apps has its own privacy policy, because each one handles data differently. You can find them in section 9.

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What we collect

Messages you send us
If you email us, we receive your email address, your name if you give it, and whatever you write to us.
Technical data
Like most websites, our web host automatically records basic technical information when you visit, such as your IP address, browser type and the pages requested. This is used to keep the site running and secure.

We don’t have user accounts on this website, and we don’t collect payment details here.

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How we use your information

  • To reply to your messages and questions.
  • To keep this website secure and working properly.

We do not sell your personal data, and we never use it for advertising.

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Cookies

This website does not use advertising or tracking cookies, and we do not profile visitors.

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Who we share data with

We only share what is needed for the website and email to work:

Our web hosting provider
Hosts this website and holds its technical logs.
Our email provider
Handles the messages you send to us.

Each of these providers is bound by data protection terms that give your data the same or equal protection as described in this policy.

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How long we keep data

We keep emails for as long as we need them to deal with your query, and for a reasonable time afterwards in case you write again. Technical logs are kept for a short period set by our web host, then deleted. If you would like us to delete your emails sooner, just ask.

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Our apps

Each app has its own privacy policy explaining exactly what it collects and who it shares data with:

One Hundred Steps
Its privacy policy will be published on this website when the app launches.
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Your rights

Under UK data protection law you have the right to access, correct, export or delete your personal data, and to object to or restrict how we use it. To exercise these rights, contact hello@thegoldenthreadproject.org.

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ico.org.uk).

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Age

This website is for adults aged 18 and over.

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Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational steps to protect your data, but no system is completely secure.

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Not a crisis service

Our apps and this website are not therapy, medical advice or an emergency service.

If you are in crisis, contact your local emergency services or a crisis line, such as Samaritans on 116 123 (UK and Ireland). Elsewhere: findahelpline.com

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Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top shows when it was last changed.