Privacy Policy

Last updated: 28/04/2026

At YMCA North Staffordshire, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website.

Who we are

YMCA North Staffordshire is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

If you have any questions about this policy or how we use your data, please contact us:

📧 Email: hello@ymcans.org.uk
📍 Address: YMCA North Staffordshire Harding Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3AE

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your experience.

Cookies help us:

• Understand how visitors use our site
• Improve functionality and performance

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Embedded content from other websites

Pages on this website may include embedded content such as videos, images, social media feeds, or articles (for example, content from platforms like YouTube, Facebook, or Instagram).

Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if you have visited the third-party website directly.

These external websites may:

• Monitor your interaction with the embedded content (including tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged into that website)

• Collect data about you

• Use cookies or similar tracking technologies

• Embed additional third-party tracking

How long we retain your data

We do not sell or trade your personal data.

However, we may share your information with trusted third parties where necessary to deliver our services and operate our organisation effectively. These may include:

• Service providers who support our website and systems (e.g. hosting providers, IT support, email platforms)
• Partner organisations where collaboration is required to deliver programmes, placements, or services
• Professional advisors such as legal, regulatory, or safeguarding bodies where appropriate
• Regulatory authorities or law enforcement agencies if required to comply with legal obligations

Where we share your data, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information and that it is only used for the intended purpose.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.

Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you can contact the UK’s data protection authority:

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Website: https://www.ico.org.uk