Introduction
The Connect Youth Network (UK) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
Name and contact details (email address, phone number)
Information provided through enquiry or volunteer forms
Donation details (where applicable)
Website usage data (via cookies and analytics tools)
We only collect information that is necessary for legitimate charitable purposes.
How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
Respond to enquiries
Manage volunteer and partnership requests
Process donations
Improve our services and website
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We do not sell or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following lawful bases:
Consent
Legitimate interest
Legal obligation
Contractual necessity (where applicable)
Data Storage & Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
Information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil its intended purpose or meet legal requirements.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion (where applicable)
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us via our website contact form.