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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy – Website Disclaimer

Training for Care (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal data is handled securely and transparently under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 .

 

1. Data Controller

Training for Care, based in Scotland.
Contact: info@tfcscotland.org.uk

 

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process:

  • Contact information (name, email, phone), when you sign up or contact us.

  • Professional or educational information (e.g., your job title, organisation).

  • Usage data, such as IP address, cookie data, and interactions with our site, if analytics tools are used.

 

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process data based on:

  • Consent, where provided (e.g., newsletter sign‑ups).

  • Contractual necessity, to deliver training services.

  • Legal obligations, such as reporting finance or safeguarding.

  • Legitimate interests, e.g., improving services, site management (balanced by privacy considerations) 

 

4. Purposes of Use

Your data may be used to:

  • Respond to enquiries and deliver services.

  • Send newsletters or updates if consented.

  • Analyse site usage for improvement.

  • Comply with legal and safeguarding duties.

 

5. Data Sharing

We do not share your personal data with third parties except when:

  • Legally required (e.g., law enforcement, regulatory authorities).

  • Working with trusted service providers (e.g., email platforms), under GDPR-compliant Data Processing Agreements.

 

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as needed:

  • Up to 10 years, where required for legal or financial obligations .

  • Or deleted upon request, in line with the UK GDPR rights.

 

7. Your Rights under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access, correct, erase, or restrict your personal data.

  • Data portability, where technically feasible.

  • Object to processing (if based on legitimate interest).

  • Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting processing carried out before withdrawal) 

 

8. Cookies & Analytics

Our site may use cookies for analytics or functionality.
You can manage cookies via your browser settings or consent tool.

 

9. Security Measures

We maintain technical and organisational security efforts to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration, or loss.
We use encryption, access controls, pseudonymisation, and staff awareness training .

 

10. Children

Our site is not intended for those under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

 

11. Policy Changes

We regularly review and update this policy. The date below reflects the latest revision. We will notify users of significant changes.

 

12. Contact & Complaints

To exercise your rights, ask questions, or lodge complaints:
info@tfcscotland.org.uk
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

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