Last updated: 01/09/2025
At Gay Dads Scotland, your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information, and your rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
Who we are
Gay Dads Scotland
Registered Scottish Charity No: SC 031635
Website: www.gaydadsscotland.org.uk
Email: info@gaydadsscotland.org.uk
What Information We Collect
- We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Contact information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address (if provided)
- Messages: Any personal details you include in messages via our contact form or email
- Consent preferences: Whether you’ve given us permission to contact you about future meetings and events
- Website usage information: We may collect anonymised data about how visitors use our website using cookies or analytics tools (see Section 7)
How We Use Your Information
- We only use your personal information where we have a legal basis to do so. This includes:
- To respond to your enquiry or request
- To provide information about meetings, events, and updates (with your consent)
- To administer any services or support you request
- To improve our website and services
- We do not share your personal information with third parties unless:
- You give explicit consent
- It is required by law (e.g. for safeguarding or legal investigations)
Legal Bases for Processing
- Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases to process your data:
- Consent – When you opt-in to receive updates or communications
- Legitimate Interests – For basic communication related to your enquiry
- Legal Obligation – If we are required to retain or disclose data for legal reasons
How We Store and Protect Your Data
- We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access:
- Your data is stored securely (e.g. on password-protected systems or encrypted platforms)
- Only authorised volunteers or trustees of Gay Dads Scotland have access to your personal information
- We do not keep your data for longer than necessary. If you withdraw consent, your data will be deleted unless we have a legal reason to retain it
Your Data Protection Rights
- Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw your consent at any time
- Object to or restrict how we process your data
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@gaydadsscotland.org.uk
Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience and collect anonymised usage data (e.g. number of visits, pages viewed). This helps us understand how visitors use our site and how we can improve it.
You can adjust your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies when you leave our site.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “last updated” date. If the changes are significant, we will notify you directly where appropriate.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we use your data, please get in touch:
Email: info@gaydadsscotland.org.uk