Privacy Policy

Introduction:

At Parent Carer Forum York, we understand the importance of your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our Website. By using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect:

1.1. Personal Information:

When you use our Website, we may collect personal information that you provide voluntarily, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide when contacting us or registering for our services.

1.2. Log and Usage Data:

We may automatically collect certain information when you visit our Website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and other usage information. This information helps us improve our Website and provide a better user experience.

How We Use Your Information:

We only use the information you have provided for various purposes, including but not limited to:

  • To notify you of the work of the parent Carer Forum, York
  • Sharing local, regional and national updates, activities and events
  • To signpost to available services

We do this because it is in the legitimate interest of our group to publicise our work and opportunities to our members.

Disclosure of Your Information:

We may share your personal information with third parties under the following circumstances:

  • With your consent.
  • To comply with legal obligations.
  • To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.
  • In connection with a merger, sale, or transfer of assets.

Security:

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information. Any details you have provided are shared only with our committee and stored securely for as long as you are a member.

Your Choices:

You can ask us to delete or amend your details or opt out of any communications at any time by emailing pcf@yiks.co.uk

Children's Privacy:

Our Website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us, and we will take appropriate steps to remove such information.

Changes to this Privacy Policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated Privacy Policy on our Website, and the revised version will be effective immediately upon posting.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at pcf@yiks.co.uk.

By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to be bound by its terms.