Data Protection Policy

Personal Data Policy

Policy aims :

• To keep the trust of our membership
• To comply with all UK laws on Data Protection
• To be open about all of the data we have associated to members, allowing them to ensure it is accurate.

Definition of Personal Data - Any data that separately or in combination with other elements may identify a living individual.

Scope of Personal Data held - Freegle will aim to minimise the amount of data it keeps to only that necessary to deliver the services to members.

Use of Data - Freegle will only use members personal data to help aid the purpose of furthering to stated aims of Freegle in the communities it serves. These are the reuse of materials and sharing local charity events and volunteer opportunities.

Allowing Members Access to Data - Freegle will allow its members to see all the personal data (and other associated data if possible) we have on the Freegle systems

Data Retention - Freegle will maintain data for the period of membership. Should members wise to have their data removed from the Freegle system they can delete their membership.

Storing Data Securely - Freegle will use industry standard techniques to ensure that data we hold will be kept safe from unauthorised access or loss.