DIVERSITY BRIDGE SCIO – PRIVACY POLICY
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how Diversity Bridge SCIO (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information, and your rights in relation to it.
Who We Are
Diversity Bridge SCIO is a Scottish charity promoting equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Charity No: SC053270.
Personal Data We Collect
a) Data you provide:
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Name, email, phone number, address
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Enquiries, event registrations, newsletter sign-ups
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Feedback or survey responses
b) Data collected automatically:
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IP address, browser/device type
Website usage via cookies (currently none used – see Cookie Policy)
How We Use Your Data
We process personal data to:
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Respond to enquiries and provide services
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Send newsletters and updates (with consent)
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Manage events and programmes
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Improve website and services
Comply with legal obligations
Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018:
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Consent: for newsletters or non-essential communications
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Legitimate interests: to run our services and programmes
Legal obligations: where required by law
Sharing Your Data
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:
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Trusted service providers (email, CRM tools)
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Partners delivering services/events
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Legal authorities if required
All third parties are contractually obliged to keep your data secure and confidential.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, unauthorised access, or misuse.
Data Retention
Data is kept only as long as necessary for service delivery or legal compliance.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Access your data
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Request correction or deletion
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Restrict or object to processing
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Withdraw consent
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Complain to the UK ICO (ico.org.uk)
To exercise your rights, email: bridgebuilders@diversitybridge.org.uk
Children’s Data
We do not knowingly collect data from children without parental consent. Contact us to remove any data collected in error.
Cookies and Tracking
As stated in our Cookie Policy, we currently do not use cookies that track personal data. Should cookies be introduced in the future, consent will be obtained where required.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in law, technology, or organisational practice. Updates will be published with an effective date.
