Privacy Statement: Your Data Protection Guide

Privacy Policy 
Amended: 25.05.2026

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 this website, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy 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
Company Number: 14973562

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

a. 
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve our services
- Respond to enquiries
- Process referrals and employment applications
- Analyse website performance and user engagement
- Communication updates and information regarding our services
b.

Under UK GDPR, we process personal information using one or more of the following lawful bases:
- Consent
- Legitimate interests
- Legal Obligations
- Contractual necessity 

Where sensitive information is provided in relation to referral or safeguarding matters, this will only be processed where lawful and necessary for the provision of services or safeguarding responsibilities. 
Due to the nature of our services, some information provided may relate to children, families, safeguarding concerns, or professional referrals. Any such information is treated confidentially and handled in accordance with safeguarding, data protection, and professional practice requirements.

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 analytics, embedded content, mapping services, or third-party integrations provided by platforms such as Google, Meta, or Linkedin to improve website functionality and 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.
Recruitment applications and CVs may be retained for up to 12 months for future employment opportunities unless applicants request deletion sooner. 
General contact enquiries may be retained for administrative and business record purposes where appropriate. 

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.

15. Complaints
If you’re unhappy with how we handle your data, you can complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/

Need Help?
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:
Data Protection Contact:
Danielle Farley 
Blue Skies Outreach Ltd
Email: support@blueskiesoutreach.com. 

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Company Number | 14973562

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