Privacy Policy

South Leeds & Morley District Scout Council
Charity Number: 1043976
Jurisdiction: England & Wales
Last updated: 15th December 2025


1. Introduction

South Leeds & Morley District Scout Council ("the District", "we", "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you use our website ("the Website"), in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

The purpose of the Website is to promote and provide information about South Leeds & Morley District Scout Council, including news, events, resources, and charitable activities.

While every effort is made to ensure information on this Website is accurate and up to date, we make no guarantees as to its absolute accuracy. The Website is not endorsed by, and the views expressed are not necessarily those of, The Scout Association.


2. Data Controller

For the purposes of data protection law, the data controller is:

South Leeds & Morley District Scout Council
Charity Number: 1043976


3. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data through the Website:

3.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Name (adult or child)

  • Contact details (email address, telephone number, postal address)

  • Date of birth (where relevant to Scouting activities)

  • Information submitted via contact forms, donation forms, or enquiries

3.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Date and time of access

  • Browser type and version

  • Device and operating system information

  • Pages visited and navigation paths

This information does not directly identify you as an individual and is used for website administration, security, and performance monitoring.


4. How We Use Your Data

We use personal data collected through the Website for the following purposes:

  • Responding to enquiries and communications

  • Managing and administering district activities and events

  • Processing charitable donations

  • Maintaining website security and functionality

  • Improving the content and usability of the Website

We only use personal data where we have a lawful basis to do so.


5. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, the lawful bases we rely on include:

  • Consent – where you have given clear permission

  • Legitimate interests – for administering and promoting Scouting activities

  • Legal obligation – where we are required to comply with the law

  • Public task – where processing supports the charitable purposes of Scouting


6. Children’s Data

We recognise the importance of protecting children’s personal data.

Any personal data relating to young people is:

  • Collected only where necessary

  • Handled in line with Scouting safeguarding policies

  • Accessed only by authorised adult volunteers

Parental or guardian consent is obtained where required through Scouting processes.


7. Data Sharing

We do not sell or trade personal data.

Personal data collected via the Website will not be shared outside the Scout Movement in the UK without your permission, unless:

  • We are legally required to do so

  • It is necessary for safeguarding or safety reasons

  • It is required by The Scout Association for governance or compliance purposes


8. Cookies and Analytics

The Website uses cookies to improve user experience and understand how the site is used.

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised statistical information about website usage, such as page views and traffic sources.

Cookies and analytics are covered in more detail in our Cookie Policy, which explains:

  • What cookies are used

  • Why they are used

  • How you can control or disable cookies


9. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against:

  • Unauthorised access

  • Loss or destruction

  • Misuse or alteration

Access to personal data is limited to authorised volunteers and trustees who need it for legitimate Scouting purposes.


10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law or Scouting policy.

Data that is no longer required will be securely deleted or anonymised.


11. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of data (where applicable)

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent (where consent is the lawful basis)

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Further information is available from the ICO.


12. Links to Other Websites

This Website may contain links to third-party websites.

South Leeds & Morley District Scout Council:

  • Has no control over third-party websites

  • Accepts no responsibility for their content, accuracy, privacy practices, or legality

  • Does not endorse linked websites

Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk, and they are not covered by this Privacy Policy.


13. Copyright

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this Website (including text, images, photos, and design) is protected by copyright.

No part of this Website may be copied, reproduced, republished, or distributed without prior written permission of the copyright holders.


14. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.

The latest version will always be available on the Website.


15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us using the details provided on the Website.