Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 2026
EEP C.I.C (Empower, Educate, Protect) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, store and share your personal data when you interact with us — whether through our website, our programmes or our communications.
Who we are
EEP C.I.C is a Community Interest Company registered in England and Wales. We operate across the London Boroughs of Haringey, Islington and Camden. For the purposes of data protection law, EEP C.I.C is the data controller. You can contact us at [email protected].
What data we collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data: your name and contact details (email address, phone number); information you provide when registering interest, volunteering or participating in our programmes; correspondence you send to us; and technical data such as your IP address and browser type when you visit our website.
How we use your data
We use your personal data to respond to your enquiries and registration requests; to administer our programmes and services; to send you updates about our work where you have given consent; to comply with our legal and regulatory obligations; and to improve our website and communications.
Our lawful basis
We process your data on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR: your consent (for example, when you sign up to hear from us); the performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps (for example, when you apply to volunteer); our legitimate interests in running an effective community organisation; and compliance with a legal obligation.
How we share your data
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share your data with trusted service providers who help us operate our website and communications, and with statutory bodies where we are legally required to do so. All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with applicable law.
How long we keep your data
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Enquiry and registration data is typically retained for up to two years. Volunteer and programme participant records may be retained for up to six years for legal and safeguarding purposes.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to access the personal data we hold about you; to request correction of inaccurate data; to request erasure of your data in certain circumstances; to object to or restrict our processing; and to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to ensure it functions correctly and to understand how visitors use it. You can control cookie settings through your browser. For more information, please see our cookie notice displayed when you first visit the site.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be available on this page. We encourage you to review it periodically.
Contact and complaints
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at [email protected]. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.