Last updated: 2025-08-26

At Independent Youth Volunteer Support CIC ("IYVS", "we", "our", "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly in accordance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Independent Youth Volunteer Support CIC is a Community Interest Company registered in England and Wales (Company No. [12345678]). Our registered office is at [Address].

2. What Data We Collect

  • Name and contact details
  • Email addresses and communication preferences
  • Application or volunteer details
  • Website usage data (via cookies or analytics)

3. How We Use Your Data

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Process volunteer registrations or grant applications
  • Improve our website and services
  • Send newsletters or updates (with consent)

4. Legal Basis for Processing

  • Your consent
  • Performance of a contract
  • Legal obligations
  • Legitimate interests (e.g. programme improvement)

5. Sharing Your Data

We never sell your data. We may share it with:

  • Service providers (e.g. cloud storage, email)
  • Legal or regulatory authorities if required

6. Data Security & Retention

Your data is stored securely and retained only as long as necessary for its purpose, or as required by law.

7. Your Rights

You can:

  • Request access to your data
  • Ask for corrections or deletions
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Object to processing

To exercise these rights, contact: privacy@iyvs.org.uk