Data Protection & GDPR Policy

1. Policy Statement

Learning Through Life Partnership is committed to protecting personal data and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. The organisation recognises its responsibility to handle personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently.

2. Scope

This policy applies to all personal data processed in relation to training, consultancy, and coaching activities. Learning Through Life Partnership primarily processes staff-related data. Where reference is made to individuals supported by partner organisations, this will be limited to initials only.

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

Personal data is processed under the lawful bases of legitimate interests and contractual necessity. Learning Through Life Partnership does not act as the primary data controller for service-user care records.

4. Types of Data Collected

Data may include:

• Names and contact details of professionals
• Employment and training-related information
• Feedback and evaluation data
• Limited reference to service users by initials only

No unnecessary or excessive data is collected.

5. Data Storage and Security

Data is stored securely using password-protected systems. Access is restricted to authorised individuals only. Reasonable steps are taken to prevent loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

6. Data Sharing

Personal data is not shared with third parties without a lawful basis. Safeguarding-related information may be shared where required to protect individuals from harm.

7. Data Subject Rights

Individuals have the right to access, rectify, restrict, or erase their personal data, subject to legal requirements.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@learningthroughlifepartnership.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

8. Retention

Data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil its purpose and is securely deleted thereafter.

9. ICO Registration

Learning Through Life Partnership will register with the Information Commissioner's Office prior to commencing trading.

10. Training and Awareness

The director has completed GDPR training and maintains awareness of data protection responsibilities.

11. Review

This policy is reviewed annually or following significant changes.

Questions about this policy? Contact us at info@learningthroughlifepartnership.com