Data Protection and Privacy at Lakota Hub C.I.C.

ICO Registration No: ZB0147999
 
Your Information. Our Responsibility.
 

At Lakota Hub C.I.C. in Stockton-on-Tees, we understand how important it is to keep your personal information safe.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of everyone who uses, works with or supports our services. This includes children, young people, parents, carers, learners, employees, volunteers and community members.

We follow UK data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
 
How We Use Your Personal Information
 

We collect and use personal information where necessary to provide our services, including Alternative Provision, education, training, employment support and community activities.
 

This may include contact details, learning information, support needs and other relevant records.

We aim to ensure that personal information is collected fairly, used for appropriate purposes and kept accurate and up to date.

We take particular care when handling sensitive information relating to children, young people and individuals with additional support needs.
 
Keeping Your Information Safe
 

We use appropriate security measures to protect personal information against loss, misuse and unauthorised access.

Access to confidential records is restricted to authorised individuals who need the information to carry out their responsibilities.

We only share personal information where there is a lawful reason to do so. This may include working with schools, local authorities, safeguarding professionals and other relevant organisations.
 

We also ensure that personal information is not kept longer than necessary and is securely disposed of when no longer required.
 
Understanding Your Data Protection Rights
 

You have rights concerning how your personal information is used.
 

Depending on the circumstances, these include the right to access your information, request corrections, ask for certain information to be deleted and raise concerns about how your data is handled.
 

We aim to respond to requests about personal information without undue delay and normally within one month, subject to applicable legal requirements.

Questions or Concerns About Your Information
 

If you have a question about your personal information, would like to exercise your data protection rights or have concerns about how your information has been handled, please contact us.
 

Contact: Paul Marriner, Managing Director

Email: paul@lakota.org.uk
Telephone: 01642 378245

Address:
Lakota Hub C.I.C.
6B–7B Castlegate Quay
Riverside
Stockton-on-Tees
TS18 3BB
 

You can also raise a data protection complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
 
Our Commitment to Privacy

We believe that protecting personal information is an important part of building trust.
 

By handling information responsibly, maintaining confidentiality and respecting individual rights, we aim to provide a safe and supportive environment for everyone connected with Lakota Hub C.I.C.
 

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