Privacy Policy

Effective date: October 2025

Pathways to Independence (UK) CIC · Reg. No. 07945397

1. Introduction

Pathways to Independence (UK) CIC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and respecting your personal data.

This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information you provide when visiting our website www.pathwaystoindependence.org.uk.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

  • Personal information you provide voluntarily via contact forms or email (e.g. your name, email address, phone number, and message).

  • Technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and how you use our website (via analytics tools like Squarespace Analytics or Google Analytics).

  • Cookies that help us understand how visitors use our site and improve user experience.

We do not collect sensitive personal data through this website (e.g. health, ethnicity, or financial information).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries and messages you send us.

  • Improve our website and services.

  • Monitor and analyse website performance and visitor trends.

  • Maintain website security and protect against misuse.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your information with third parties.

4. Data Retention

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described above or to comply with legal obligations.

If you contact us, your message and contact details may be retained securely for up to 12 months, unless you ask us to delete them sooner.

5. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request correction or deletion of your data.

  • Object to or restrict certain processing.

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at:

info@pathwaystoindependence.org.uk

6. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

However, please note that no method of internet transmission is 100% secure.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to read their policies before providing personal data.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page and marked with the effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

info@pathwaystoindependence.org.uk

Pathways to Independence (UK) CIC

Registered Office: 45 Hanover Street, Brighton, BN2 9ST