This privacy policy explains how Advocacy Now collects, uses and protects your personal information when you visit this site. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who is responsible for your data
Advocacy Now is the data controller for the personal information you provide through this site. You can reach us at [email protected] if you have questions about how we handle your data or wish to exercise any of your rights.
What reaches us
We collect information in two ways: what you actively give us, and what we observe about your visit. If you contact us by email, we receive your email address, the content of your message and any details you choose to share. When you browse the site, we automatically collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type and the pages you view. We do not ask for, and you should not send us, sensitive personal data such as health records or financial details.
Who else sees it
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. Where we use service providers to help us run the site — such as hosting companies or analytics platforms — those processors handle your data only under our instruction and in line with data protection law. Your information may be transferred outside the UK if our service providers are based elsewhere, but only where adequate safeguards are in place.
Your UK GDPR rights
You have the right to access the personal data we hold about you, to ask us to correct it if it is inaccurate, and to request that we delete it in certain circumstances. You can also object to or restrict how we process your information, and you may withdraw consent where we rely on it. To exercise any of these rights, write to us at the email address above. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
How long it is kept
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected. Email correspondence is kept for up to two years to allow us to respond to follow-up questions and maintain a record of our exchanges. Technical logs are typically stored for a shorter period. Once the retention period ends, we securely delete or anonymise your data.
Children
This site is intended for adults seeking information about advocacy and support. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of eighteen. If we become aware that we have inadvertently gathered data from a minor, we will delete it promptly.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do, we will post the revised version on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically so you remain informed about how we protect your information.
Disclaimer: Advocacy Now is an information site. We do not sell any goods or services.