Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 2026

Storykeepers Community CIC is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your personal data when you visit our website or contact us.

Who We Are

Storykeepers Community CIC is a community organisation dedicated to bringing people together through storytelling, creativity and community projects.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we use your information, please contact us at:

Storykeepers Community CIC
Email: hello@storykeepers.org.uk

What Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number (if provided)

  • Organisation or school name

  • Information you submit through contact forms

  • Information relating to project enquiries or registrations

  • Website usage data collected through cookies and analytics

We only collect information that you choose to provide or that is necessary for the operation of our website.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries.

  • Provide information about our projects.

  • Process registrations of interest.

  • Communicate with schools, care homes, community groups and partners.

  • Improve our website and services.

  • Meet our legal obligations where required.

We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

Lawful Basis for Processing

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), we process your personal data because:

  • You have given us consent.

  • It is necessary to respond to your enquiry or request.

  • It is necessary for our legitimate interests in operating Storykeepers Community CIC.

  • We are required to do so by law.

Sharing Your Information

We will only share your information where necessary.

This may include trusted service providers who help us operate our website or manage communications, such as website hosting and email providers.

We will never share your information for marketing purposes without your permission.

How We Store Your Information

We take reasonable steps to keep your information secure.

Personal information is stored securely and is only accessible to authorised members of Storykeepers Community CIC where necessary.

We retain information only for as long as it is needed for the purpose it was collected or to meet legal obligations.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information.

  • Request correction of inaccurate information.

  • Request deletion of your information where appropriate.

  • Object to certain types of processing.

  • Withdraw your consent where processing is based on consent.

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Further information is available at:

https://ico.org.uk

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience and help us understand how visitors use the site.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other organisations and encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Children's Privacy

Some Storykeepers projects involve children and young people.

Where personal information relating to children is collected, we will ensure appropriate consent is obtained from parents, guardians or participating organisations where required.

Photography, Stories and Creative Work

Many Storykeepers projects involve the collection of creative work, photographs and personal stories.

Where participants contribute material for publication, exhibition or promotional purposes, we will always obtain the appropriate permissions before publishing or sharing that content.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our activities or legal requirements.

The latest version will always be available on this website.