Privacy Statement
This privacy statement sets out the way we collect, process and store your personal information. We aim to be open about how we do this and what we use your information for. Ultimately, Protection Against Stalking (PAS) is committed to safeguarding and preserving the privacy of all our supporters and users; all staff and volunteers are bound by our Data Protection policy.
PAS’ Data Controller is Susan Dunn.
Supporters/Donors
What do we do with your information?
When you give us a donation or sign up to support us in other ways, for example by registering as a Friend of PAS, we will ask for certain personal details. These personal details are used only to process donations and/or to provide you with information about PAS activities and services. We will process your personal information on the basis of your consent and/or our legitimate interests (e.g. managing our relationship with you and for compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations).
Who do we share your information with?
PAS will only share your data with third parties for the processing of donation payments.
We do not disclose personal data for marketing purposes however we may need to disclose your information to police, regulatory bodies or legal advisors if required to do so by law.
How do we keep your information safe?
PAS holds your personal data on secure servers. We make every effort to prevent the loss, misuse and alteration of the information we hold and staff are fully trained on their responsibilities when handling your data. The transmission of information over the internet or public communications networks can never be completely secure and although we take measures against unauthorised/unlawful access, we cannot wholly guarantee its security.
How long do we retain your information for?
We hold your information only for as long as is necessary for the purpose for which it was originally given.
We keep our records as up-to-date as possible but we are more easily able to do this if you inform us of any changes to your personal information as soon as possible.
If you change your mind after opting in to receive information from us, you can ask us to delete your details at any time by emailing us at office@protectionagainststalking.org
What do we do with your information?
We collect, process and store your personal data to enable us to provide the best possible and most appropriate service to you, where your safety is our primary concern.
Who do we share your information with?
The information PAS holds about clients is strictly confidential, however, in order for us to support you in your choices, it may become necessary for us to share your personal details with other agencies. We will always seek to obtain your consent prior to sharing your information, however, if we have a significant concern about the safety of an adult or a child, we may need to share your personal details without first obtaining your consent.
How do we keep your information safe?
PAS holds your personal data electronically on secure servers. Paper documents which contain personal information are stored in locked cabinets. We make every effort to prevent the loss, misuse and alteration of the information we hold, and staff and volunteers are fully trained on their responsibilities when handling your data. The transmission of information by email and over the internet can never be completely secure, however, we take all reasonable measures to prevent unauthorised/unlawful access.
How long do we retain your information for?
In line with our sector’s standards, we hold your information for 8 years. We keep our records as up-to-date as possible but we are more easily able to do this if you inform us of any changes to your personal information as soon as possible.
Accessing your information:
You may request details of the personal information that we hold about you. If you believe that any of the information we hold on you is incorrect or incomplete, please contact us as soon as possible and we will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.
You have a right to ask that the processing of your personal data is restricted in certain circumstances.
You have a right to complain if you are not happy about the way in which we are processing your personal data.
You have a right to ask us to delete your personal data.
Please submit requests and enquiries of this nature, in writing, to office@protectionagainststalking.org
Links to other websites/social media accounts
Our website contains links to other websites and social media accounts. Once you have followed a link to leave our website, you should note that we do not have any control over the other website or its contents. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement.
Use of cookies
We do not collect or store any data relating to website visitors and do not access user devices in any way. The technology we use to operate the website will set an ASP.NET session cookie to enable the website to work correctly and improve the visitor experience whilst using the website. The cookie is cleared when the browser is closed. We also use Google Analytics which sets cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site to prepare reports and improve the site. This information is anonymous and includes the number of visitors to the site, where visitors have come to the site from and the pages they visited. You can opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites at http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Changes to this statement
This privacy statement may change in line with new legislation. Any changes will apply to you and your data immediately. If these changes affect how your personal data is processed, PAS will take reasonable steps to let you know.
If you have any queries regarding this privacy statement, please contact us at. office@protectionagainststalking.org