CLASSS: Supporting local children
Community Leeds After School Study Support

CLASSS Privacy Policy

Last updated 16th February 2024

Introduction

This privacy policy outlines how CLASSS, a small education-based charity in Leeds, UK, collects, uses, and protects the personal data of individuals we interact with. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your data is treated with respect and in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. What Information Do We Collect?

The personal data we collect may vary depending on your relationship with us. It may include:

    • Donors and Supporters: Names, contact information, donation amounts, payment details, communication preferences.

    • Volunteers: Names, contact information, skills and experience, availability, references, DBS checks.

    • Beneficiaries: Names, contact information, educational background, reasons for needing support, information relevant to their education (with appropriate consent).

    • Staff: Names, contact information, employment details, emergency contact information.

    • Website Visitors: IP address, browsing activity on our website, cookies.

2. Why Do We Collect Your Information?

We collect your information to:

    • Process donations and manage your donor relationships.

    • Recruit and manage volunteers.

    • Provide educational support to beneficiaries.

    • Manage our staff and operations.

    • Improve our website and services.

3. How Do We Use Your Information?

We will only use your information for the purposes for which it was collected. 

We will not share your information with third parties without your consent, unless required by law or to protect our legitimate interests.

4. Your Data Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

    • Right to access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

    • Right to rectification: You can request us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information we hold about you.

    • Right to erasure: You can request us to delete your personal data.

    • Right to restrict processing: You can request us to limit the way we process your personal data.

    • Right to object: You can object to our processing of your personal data.

    • Right to data portability: You can request us to transfer your personal data to another organisation.

A full summary of your legal rights over your data can be found on the Information Commissioners website here https://ico.co.uk.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@classs.org.uk.

5. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, loss, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

6. Cookies

We may use cookies on our website to collect information about your browsing activity. Cookies are small files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow us to remember your preferences and improve your website experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

7. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on our website.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at contact@classs.org.uk