Privacy Policy

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At Afghan Bristol Community (ABC), we are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in the context of community services.

1. Data Collection and Use

1.1 Information Sources

We gather information from the following sources:

Registration for our community memberships, programs, events, and support services.

Referrals or recommendations from community members.

Social media platforms and external online sources, such as our website.

Public registries or records.

Categories of Information

The collected information may include:

Personal details such as name, title, contact information, and community affiliation.

Communications exchanged with you.

Content you post on our community platforms.

Purpose of Data Collection

We utilize this information for various community-related activities, including but not limited to:

Facilitating communication among community members to share information, opportunities, and valuable suggestions.

Internal analysis to enhance our existing community services and develop new ones.

Sending updates about community events and services.

Administering our community platforms and addressing any concerns.

Monitoring community content to maintain a safe and inclusive environment.

Legal Basis for Data Use

We process this information because:

It is necessary to fulfil our commitment to the community.

It is required to adhere to applicable laws and regulations.

We have a legitimate interest in promoting community engagement, enhancing our services, maintaining our community platforms, and ensuring community safety.

We may seek your consent (where necessary by law) for specific activities. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.

1.2 Information from Community Events

We collect information when you participate in our community events. This includes:

Details provided during event registration, such as name, contact information, and community affiliation.

Purpose of Event Data

We use this information to:

Facilitate your participation in community events.

Organize and conduct community gatherings.

Share relevant community updates.

Legal Basis for Event Data Use

We process this information because:

It is necessary for community event coordination.

It helps us comply with applicable laws and regulations.

We have a legitimate interest in fostering community connections and ensuring smooth event operations.

1.3 Information from Community Platforms

We collect information from users of our community websites and social media platforms, such as our website or Facebook This may include:

Information provided when subscribing to community updates, like name and email address.

Purpose of Website and Social Media Data

We use this information to:

Enhance community interactions and networking opportunities.

Provide customized support.

Address community concerns.

Monitor community content to uphold community values.

Legal Basis for Website and Social Media Data Use

We process this information because:

It is necessary for maintaining our community platforms and ensuring they align with community principles.

It helps us comply with applicable laws and regulations.

We have a legitimate interest in promoting community engagement and safety.

We may seek your consent (where necessary by law) for specific activities. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.

1.4 Community Surveys and Feedback

We collect information through community surveys and feedback channels, which may include:

Personal information like name, contact details, and community affiliation.

Responses to survey questions and feedback submissions.

Purpose of Survey and Feedback Data

We use this information for various community improvement activities, such as:

Analysing community needs and preferences.

Enhancing our community services.

Developing new community initiatives.

Legal Basis for Survey and Feedback Data Use

We process this information because:

We have a legitimate interest in improving and expanding our community services.

2. Special Categories of Information

We typically do not collect sensitive personal information unless expressly provided by community members for specific community purposes.

2.1 Special Community Requests

If you voluntarily disclose sensitive information, such as health-related or religious preferences, for specific community requests, we will only use this information for the purpose you intended.

Purpose of Special Category Data

We use this information to accommodate specific community needs or preferences.

Legal Basis for Special Category Data Use.

We process this information based on your explicit consent, provided when you submit the information. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.

3. Data Disclosure in the Community

We do not share your personal information with external parties, except when necessary for community-related activities or as required by law.

We may share your information with other community members to facilitate communication and collaboration.

If required by law, we may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations or protect community rights, safety, and property.

4. Your Data Protection Rights

As a community member, you have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Right of access: You can request copies of your personal information.

Right to rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

Right to erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances.

Right to restriction of processing: You can request limits on how we use your information in certain situations.

Right to object to processing: You can object to certain data processing activities.

Right to data portability: You can ask that we transfer the personal information you gave us to another organization or to you in certain circumstances.

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at contact@afghanbristolcommunity.org.uk. We will respond to your requests within 2 weeks.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information as long as necessary to fulfil community purposes, comply with legal obligations, and defend against legal claims.

6. Security

We implement security measures to prevent unauthorized access to your personal information. Access is restricted to authorized personnel who require it for community operations.

7. How to Raise Concerns

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information, please contact us at contact@afghanbristolcommunity.org.uk.