Privacy Policy
Last updated: [DATE]
The Sudanese Community Association Northern Ireland (“SCANI”, “we”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who we are
SCANI is a non-profit community association based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. For any privacy questions, contact us at [EMAIL].
Information we collect
- Account and membership details — name, email and any information you add to your member profile when you register.
- Contact form submissions — the details you provide when you message us.
- Comments — content you post on news articles, plus your display name.
- Technical data — cookies and basic analytics to help the site work (managed via our cookie consent banner).
How we use your information
- To manage your membership and account.
- To respond to your enquiries.
- To send you community news and event information (where you have agreed).
- To run and improve the website.
Legal basis
We process your data on the basis of your consent (which you can withdraw at any time) and our legitimate interest in running the association for the benefit of its members.
Sharing your information
We do not sell your data. We only share it with trusted service providers who help us run the website (such as our hosting and backup providers), and where required by law.
Data retention
We keep your information only for as long as you remain a member or as needed to provide our services, after which it is securely deleted.
Your rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data, to object to or restrict its processing, and to withdraw consent. To exercise any of these rights, contact [EMAIL]. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised date.