Who We Are
Autism Bucks (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is a not-for-profit organisation providing support for autistic adults and carers in Buckinghamshire.
When we collect and use your personal information, we act as a data controller. This means we decide how and why your data is used. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information fairly, lawfully, and transparently in line with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at: admin@autism-bucks.charity
Why We Collect Personal Data
We only collect and use your personal information for purposes connected with our work, including:
– Providing you with access to our resources and support.
– Inviting you to member meetings and events.
– Sending you updates about Autism Bucks (such as newsletters and announcements).
We will not use your data for anything else unless you agree to it, or we are required by law.
What Information We Collect
The main personal information we collect is your name and email address, usually provided when you complete a membership or volunteer application form. In some cases, we may collect additional details if necessary for specific activities (for example, volunteering checks).
Our Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information on the basis of your consent. You can withdraw this consent at any time (see below).
We will never sell, share, or pass on your data to third parties for marketing purposes. The only time we may disclose information is if we are required to do so by law.
How Long We Keep Your Data
We only keep your information for as long as it is needed to manage your membership or volunteering relationship with Autism Bucks. If you withdraw your consent, we will delete your data promptly unless we need to keep it for legal reasons.
Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
– Access – request a copy of the data we hold about you.
– Rectification – ask us to correct or remove inaccurate information.
– Portability – request your data in a portable format.
– Erasure – request that we delete your personal data.
– Restriction – ask us to limit how we use your data.
– Withdraw Consent – withdraw your permission at any time.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please email us at admin@autism-bucks.charity. We will respond within one month.
How We Keep Your Data Safe
We take your privacy seriously. We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or loss.
Withdrawing Consent
You can withdraw your consent at any time by:
– Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any of our emails, or
– Contacting us directly at admin@autism-bucks.charity.
Complaints
If you have any concerns about how we handle your personal data, please contact us first at admin@autism-bucks.charity.
You also have the right to make a complaint to the UK’s data protection authority: Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) – https://ico.org.uk/
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page. Please check back occasionally to stay up to date.