PRIVACY POLICY.
Last updated: September 2026
Stop the Grind respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through this website, why we collect it, how we use it, and your rights in relation to your personal information.
Who We Are
top the Grind is an international initiative working to bring an end to the Grind in the Faroe Islands.
The Stop the Grind website is jointly managed by Sea Shepherd Global and Shared Planet. Both organizations have access to and jointly manage personal information collected through the website and act as joint data controllers for this information.
For questions about your personal information or this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at: info@stopthegrind.org
What We Collect and Why
If you subscribe to our email updates, we collect your email address so we can send you news, campaign updates and occasional opportunities to take action.
We only send these emails if you have opted in, and you can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email.
If you contact us through the website, we collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address and organization, so that we can respond to your enquiry.
We do not sell your personal information or use it for advertising or visitor tracking.
Services We Use
Our website is hosted by Wix, and we use Mailchimp to manage our mailing list and send email updates. These services may process personal information on our behalf, including outside the UK and European Economic Area, using applicable data-protection safeguards.
Wix may also use cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to function securely and correctly.
How Long We Keep Your Information
We keep your information only for as long as necessary. Newsletter information is generally kept while you remain subscribed. Information submitted through our contact form is kept only for as long as reasonably necessary to deal with your enquiry and any resulting correspondence.
Your Rights
Under UK and EU data-protection law, you have rights over your personal information, including rights to access, correct or, in certain circumstances, delete it. You can also withdraw your consent to receive our emails at any time.
To exercise your rights or ask us about how your information is used, contact info@stopthegrind.org.
You also have the right to complain to the relevant data-protection authority in your country. In the UK, this is the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
Contact
For privacy-related questions or requests, contact: