1. Who We Are
Goshen Haven is a registered non-profit based in the UK. We are the “Data Controller” of the personal information you provide to us.
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Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 20, 2026
At Goshen Haven, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information we collect. This policy explains how we handle your data and your rights under UK law.
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following data:
- Contact details
- Name, email address, and phone number.
- Beneficiary information
- Names and dates of birth of children participating in our programs.
- Sensitive data
- Medical conditions or dietary requirements (only where necessary for the safety of a child).
- Media
- Photos or videos (only with your explicit written consent).
3. Why We Collect This Information
We use your data to:
- Safely manage and deliver our “haven” services and activities.
- Ensure the safeguarding and medical wellbeing of all children in our care.
- Send you updates about our work (only if you have opted-in).
- Comply with legal and insurance requirements in the UK.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:
- Consent
- For marketing and photography.
- Contract
- To provide the services you have signed up for.
- Legal Obligation
- For safeguarding and tax/accounting purposes.
- Vital Interests
- In a medical emergency to protect a child’s life.
5. How We Store Your Data
We take security seriously. All digital data is stored on encrypted, password-protected servers. Physical forms are kept in locked filing cabinets with restricted access. We only keep your data for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for (e.g., safeguarding records are typically kept for 7 years).
6. Sharing Your Information
We never sell your data. We only share information with third parties when:
- We have your explicit permission.
- We are legally required to (e.g., a safeguarding referral to Social Care).
- It is necessary for emergency medical treatment.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Correct any inaccuracies in your data.
- Request deletion of your data (where we don’t have a legal duty to keep it).
- Withdraw consent at any time for marketing or photography.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact our Data Protection Lead:
Email: [Insert Email]
Address: [Insert Office Address]
If you are unhappy with how we use your data, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.