Announcements - Privacy

Privacy Policy: The Truth Always Around CIC
1. Introduction
At The Truth Always Around (TTAA), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website (www.thetruthalwaysaround.uk) or our services.
2. Who We Are
The Truth Always Around is a Community Interest Company (CIC) registered in England. For the purposes of data protection law, we are the "Data Controller."
 * Website: www.thetruthalwaysaround.uk
 * Contact Email: support@thetruthalwaysaround.uk
3. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following data about you:
 * Identity Data: Name, date of birth, and gender.
 * Contact Data: Email address, phone number, and postal address.
 * Support Data: Information regarding your employment status, housing situation, and any specific needs you share with us so we can help you.
 * Technical Data: Your IP address and how you interact with our website (via cookies).
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
 * Provide support services for unemployment and homelessness.
 * Respond to your inquiries via our contact forms.
 * Send you updates about our mission (only if you have opted in).
 * Improve our website and service delivery.
5. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:
 * Consent: When you sign up for our newsletter.
 * Legitimate Interests: To provide the charitable services you request from us.
 * Legal Obligation: If we are required by law to share information (e.g., for safeguarding purposes).
6. Data Sharing
We will never sell your data. We only share information with third parties when:
 * It is necessary to provide you with a specific service (e.g., a housing provider or employer partner).
 * We are legally required to do so for safeguarding or by law enforcement.
7. How Long We Keep Your Data
We only keep your personal information for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including any legal or reporting requirements. Typically, this is [e.g., 6 years] after our last contact with you.
8. Your Rights
Under UK law, you have the right to:
 * Access the personal data we hold about you.
 * Correct any inaccurate information.
 * Request Erasure of your data (the "right to be forgotten").
 * Object to or restrict certain types of processing.
9. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some parts of the site may not function properly as a result.
10. Contact the ICO
If you have concerns about how we handle your data, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

Submission: TTAA - 31 December 2025