{"id":1705,"date":"2025-12-08T15:53:41","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T15:53:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/youthunity.org\/amplify\/?page_id=1705"},"modified":"2025-12-08T15:53:41","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T15:53:41","slug":"a-data-protection-statement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/youthunity.org\/amplify\/a-data-protection-statement\/","title":{"rendered":"A Data Protection Statement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"353\"><strong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"322\">Loud &amp; Local: Many Voices, One Borough<\/strong><br data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"325\" \/><strong data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"353\">Last updated: [add date]<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"632\">Loud &amp; Local is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that all personal information is handled safely, securely, and transparently. This statement explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"637\" \/>\n<h1 data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"658\"><strong data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"658\">1. Who We Are<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"715\">The Loud &amp; Local project is delivered in partnership by:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"818\">\n<li data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"736\">\n<p data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"736\">Youth Unity CIC<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"751\">\n<p data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"751\">Write Back<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"772\">\n<p data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"772\">Green Shoes Arts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"818\">\n<p data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"818\">London Borough of Barking &amp; Dagenham (LBBD)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"913\">Youth Unity CIC is the lead organisation responsible for data collected through this website.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"954\">Contact:<br data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"926\" \/>???? <strong data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"952\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"950\">info@youthunity.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"959\" \/>\n<h1 data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"997\"><strong data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"997\">2. What Information We Collect<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1048\">We may collect information in the following ways:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1093\"><strong data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1093\">A. Information you provide directly<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1251\">\n<li data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1122\">\n<p data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1122\">Contact form submissions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1155\">\n<p data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1155\">Survey or feedback responses<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1216\">\n<p data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1216\">Consent forms (including parental consent for under-16s)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1251\">\n<p data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1251\">Emails or enquiries sent to us<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1312\"><strong data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1312\">B. Information collected through project activities<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1478\">\n<li data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1415\">\n<p data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1415\">Stories, images, film footage, audio recordings, or written contributions shared with your consent<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1478\">\n<p data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1478\">Demographic details (if voluntarily provided for evaluation)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1516\"><strong data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1516\">C. Website usage information<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1685\">\n<li data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1559\">\n<p data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1559\">IP address (anonymised where possible)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1599\">\n<p data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1599\">Browser type and device information<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1644\">\n<p data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1644\">Pages visited and time spent on the site<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1685\">\n<p data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1685\">Cookie and analytics data (if enabled)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1742\">We do <strong data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1700\">not<\/strong> collect unnecessary personal information.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1747\" \/>\n<h1 data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1785\"><strong data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1785\">3. How We Use Your Information<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1840\">We use your personal data for the following purposes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"2223\">\n<li data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1893\">\n<p data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1893\">To respond to enquiries or messages you send us<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1947\">\n<p data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1947\">To gather feedback that helps improve the project<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"2038\">\n<p data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"2038\">To share film, photography, audio, and written stories where consent has been obtained<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2107\">\n<p data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2107\">To evaluate the project and provide anonymised reporting to LBBD<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2146\">\n<p data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2146\">To operate and improve the website<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2223\">\n<p data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2223\">To ensure the safety and wellbeing of participants (safeguarding purposes)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2303\">We <strong data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2238\">do not<\/strong> sell or share your information with third parties for marketing.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2308\" \/>\n<h1 data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2345\"><strong data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2345\">4. Legal Basis for Processing<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2407\">We process personal data under the following lawful bases:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2696\">\n<li data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2509\">\n<p data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2509\"><strong data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2421\">Consent<\/strong> \u2013 for all media, contact forms, surveys, and participation in storytelling activities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2600\">\n<p data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2600\"><strong data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2536\">Legitimate Interests<\/strong> \u2013 for project evaluation, reporting and improving the website<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2696\">\n<p data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"2696\"><strong data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"2624\">Legal Obligations<\/strong> \u2013 in safeguarding situations or where statutory reporting is required<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2735\">You may withdraw consent at any time.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2740\" \/>\n<h1 data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2785\"><strong data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"2785\">5. How We Store and Protect Your Data<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2947\">Your information is stored securely using encrypted or password-protected systems.<br data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"2872\" \/>Data is only accessible to authorised staff across the project partnership.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"3114\">We retain data only for as long as necessary to deliver and evaluate the project, unless a longer retention period is required for safeguarding or reporting reasons.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3116\" data-end=\"3217\">Media content shared with consent may remain part of the project archive unless removal is requested.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3219\" data-end=\"3222\" \/>\n<h1 data-start=\"3224\" data-end=\"3257\"><strong data-start=\"3226\" data-end=\"3257\">6. Sharing Your Information<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"3259\" data-end=\"3284\">We may share data with:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3285\" data-end=\"3551\">\n<li data-start=\"3285\" data-end=\"3368\">\n<p data-start=\"3287\" data-end=\"3368\">Project delivery partners (Youth Unity CIC, Write Back, Green Shoes Arts, LBBD)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3369\" data-end=\"3426\">\n<p data-start=\"3371\" data-end=\"3426\">Schools or community settings involved in the project<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3427\" data-end=\"3483\">\n<p data-start=\"3429\" data-end=\"3483\">Funders, but only in anonymised and statistical form<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3484\" data-end=\"3551\">\n<p data-start=\"3486\" data-end=\"3551\">Authorities where required for safeguarding or legal compliance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3617\">We do <strong data-start=\"3559\" data-end=\"3566\">not<\/strong> share personal data with commercial third parties.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3619\" data-end=\"3622\" \/>\n<h1 data-start=\"3624\" data-end=\"3659\"><strong data-start=\"3626\" data-end=\"3659\">7. Young People and Under-16s<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"3661\" data-end=\"3738\">We take additional steps to protect the privacy of children and young people:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3740\" data-end=\"3983\">\n<li data-start=\"3740\" data-end=\"3808\">\n<p data-start=\"3742\" data-end=\"3808\">Under-16s require <strong data-start=\"3760\" data-end=\"3792\">parental or guardian consent<\/strong> for media use<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3809\" data-end=\"3884\">\n<p data-start=\"3811\" data-end=\"3884\">No identifying information about minors is published without permission<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3885\" data-end=\"3938\">\n<p data-start=\"3887\" data-end=\"3938\">Safeguarding procedures are followed at all times<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3939\" data-end=\"3983\">\n<p data-start=\"3941\" data-end=\"3983\">Personal details are never publicly shared<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3985\" data-end=\"3988\" \/>\n<h1 data-start=\"3990\" data-end=\"4010\"><strong data-start=\"3992\" data-end=\"4010\">8. Your Rights<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"4012\" data-end=\"4049\">Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4051\" data-end=\"4372\">\n<li data-start=\"4051\" data-end=\"4097\">\n<p data-start=\"4053\" data-end=\"4097\">Access the personal data we hold about you<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4098\" data-end=\"4132\">\n<p data-start=\"4100\" data-end=\"4132\">Request corrections or updates<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4133\" data-end=\"4186\">\n<p data-start=\"4135\" data-end=\"4186\">Request deletion of your data (where appropriate)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4187\" data-end=\"4234\">\n<p data-start=\"4189\" data-end=\"4234\">Withdraw consent for media or participation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4235\" data-end=\"4271\">\n<p data-start=\"4237\" data-end=\"4271\">Object to or restrict processing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4272\" data-end=\"4303\">\n<p data-start=\"4274\" data-end=\"4303\">Request a copy of your data<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4304\" data-end=\"4372\">\n<p data-start=\"4306\" data-end=\"4372\">Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner\u2019s Office (ICO)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4374\" data-end=\"4443\">To exercise your rights, please contact:<br data-start=\"4414\" data-end=\"4417\" \/>???? <strong data-start=\"4420\" data-end=\"4443\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4422\" data-end=\"4441\">info@youthunity.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4445\" data-end=\"4448\" \/>\n<h1 data-start=\"4450\" data-end=\"4487\"><strong data-start=\"4452\" data-end=\"4487\">9. Cookies and Website Tracking<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"4489\" data-end=\"4564\">If cookies or analytics tools are used on this website, they may collect:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4565\" data-end=\"4632\">\n<li data-start=\"4565\" data-end=\"4587\">\n<p data-start=\"4567\" data-end=\"4587\">device information<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4588\" data-end=\"4605\">\n<p data-start=\"4590\" data-end=\"4605\">browsing data<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4606\" data-end=\"4632\">\n<p data-start=\"4608\" data-end=\"4632\">general usage patterns<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4634\" data-end=\"4703\">You can adjust your cookie settings through your browser at any time.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4705\" data-end=\"4769\">A full <strong data-start=\"4712\" data-end=\"4730\">Cookies Policy<\/strong> can be provided if you would like one.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4771\" data-end=\"4774\" \/>\n<h1 data-start=\"4776\" data-end=\"4819\"><strong data-start=\"4778\" data-end=\"4819\">10. Changes to This Privacy Statement<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"4821\" data-end=\"4934\">We may update this statement occasionally.<br data-start=\"4863\" data-end=\"4866\" \/>The \u201cLast updated\u201d date at the top indicates when changes were made.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4936\" data-end=\"4939\" \/>\n<h1 data-start=\"4941\" data-end=\"4961\"><strong data-start=\"4943\" data-end=\"4961\">11. Contact Us<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"4963\" data-end=\"5080\">For questions about your privacy or how we handle your data:<br data-start=\"5023\" data-end=\"5026\" \/>???? admin<strong data-start=\"5029\" data-end=\"5052\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5031\" data-end=\"5050\">@youthunity.org<\/a><\/strong><br data-start=\"5052\" data-end=\"5055\" \/>???? <strong data-start=\"5058\" data-end=\"5080\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youthunity.org\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5060\" data-end=\"5078\">www.youthunity.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Loud &amp; Local: Many Voices, One BoroughLast updated: [add date] Loud &amp; Local is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that all personal information is handled safely, securely, and transparently. 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