GDPR & Data Protection Statement
Data Protection Statement
Global Educational Trust is committed to protecting personal information and ensuring that it is handled responsibly, securely and in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.
This statement explains how Global Educational Trust manages personal data in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Our Commitment
Global Educational Trust respects the privacy of individuals and is committed to safeguarding personal information provided through our website, volunteer applications, communications and other interactions with the charity.
We aim to ensure that personal data is:
- processed lawfully, fairly and transparently
- collected only for specific and legitimate purposes
- limited to what is necessary
- accurate and kept up to date
- stored securely
- retained only for as long as necessary
Lawful Basis for Processing Data
Global Educational Trust processes personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:
- Legitimate interests – responding to enquiries, managing volunteers and operating our services
- Consent – where individuals choose to provide information through forms or communications
- Legal obligations – where we are required to retain information for regulatory or legal purposes
Personal Data We May Process
Depending on the nature of your interaction with the charity, we may process personal information including:
- name
- email address
- telephone number
- information provided through contact forms or volunteer applications
- communications sent to the charity
Global Educational Trust does not collect or store financial payment details through this website. Donations are processed securely through PayPal.
How Personal Data Is Used
Personal data may be used to:
- respond to enquiries
- communicate with volunteers
- manage volunteer applications
- administer charitable activities and projects
- process and acknowledge donations
- improve the services provided by the charity
Personal data will not be sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Security
Global Educational Trust takes reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from loss, misuse or unauthorised access.
Access to personal data is limited to those who require it in order to carry out their role within the charity.
Data Retention
Personal information is only retained for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations.
Information that is no longer required is securely deleted.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, individuals have rights regarding their personal data. These include the right to:
- request access to personal data held about them
- request correction of inaccurate information
- request deletion of personal data where appropriate
- object to the processing of their data in certain circumstances
Requests relating to personal data can be made by contacting Global Educational Trust using the details below.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding this Data Protection Statement or the handling of personal data, please contact:
Global Educational Trust
Email: info@globaleducationaltrust.org
Updates to This Statement
This statement may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legislation or the activities of the charity. The most recent version will always be available on this website.