Social care support
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 01.01.2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to Blue Skies Outreach Ltd ("we", "us", or "our"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, interact with us on social media, or use our services. By using www.blueskiesoutreach.com, you agree to the terms of this policy.
2. Who We Are
Blue Skies Outreach Ltd is a UK-based organisation providing outreach and supported accommodation services to children, young people, and families.
Contact Information:
Email: support@blueskiesoutreach.com
Phone: 07988 284 916
3. Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of data:
a. Personal Data You Provide
- Name, email address, phone number
- Referral information
- Employment applications (CVs, cover letters)
- Communication preferences
b. Automatically Collected Data
- IP address
- Browser type
- Pages visited
- Time and date of visit
- Referral source
4. How We Collect Data
We collect data:
- Directly via contact forms, emails, or referral forms
- Through cookies or analytics tools like Google Analytics
- Via social media integrations (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
- Embedded tools such as Google Maps or third-party contact forms
5. How We Use Your Data
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve our services
- Respond to enquiries
- Process referrals and employment applications
- Analyse website performance and user engagement
- Promote services via social media platforms
6. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:
- Our trusted third-party service providers (e.g., website hosts, email service providers)
- Regulatory authorities, if required by law
- Social media platforms (via plugins and integrations)
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google)
All external parties are required to keep your data secure and use it only for the purposes we’ve specified.
7. Social Media Integrations
Our website includes social media features such as share buttons, embedded posts, and links to platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. These platforms may collect data about your visit through cookies or tracking pixels.
Privacy policies:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/policy.php
- Instagram: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
8. Google Services
We may use Google Analytics, Google Maps, or Google Fonts. These services collect anonymised data to understand how our site is used or enhance user experience.
Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Opt out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
9. Cookies Policy
We use cookies to:
- Ensure website functionality
- Analyse usage patterns
- Remember user preferences
You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.
10. Your Rights (UK GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access the data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at: support@blueskiesoutreach.com
11. Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, or as required by law or contractual obligations.
12. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including secure website hosting, SSL encryption, and access control protocols.
13. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please read their privacy policies before submitting personal data.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our site indicates your agreement to the new terms.