Privacy Notice
1. Introduction
Adam’s Light is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care. This notice explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under UK data protection law.
We want you to feel confident that your information is safe and that we only use it in ways that are fair, transparent, and necessary for our work.
2. Who We Are
Adam’s Light is a registered charity that provides suicide prevention talks and support for young people, schools, and communities.
If you have any questions about this notice, you can contact us at:
Email:info@adamslight.com
Address: 5 Pages Avenue, Bexhill‑on‑Sea, East Sussex TN39 3AP
3. What Information We Collect
We collect only the information we need to deliver our work safely and effectively. This may include:
Information from schools and partners
names and contact details of staff
booking information for talks
safeguarding contact details
Information from young people
We do not collect personal information from young people unless it relates to a safeguarding concern or they choose to give feedback.
Information from supporters
names and contact details
donation information
communication preferences
Information from volunteers and speakers
contact details
training records
DBS information
Website information
basic analytics such as page views
no tracking cookies unless you choose to accept them
We do not collect unnecessary or intrusive information.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use personal data to:
deliver talks and workshops
communicate with schools and partners
respond to safeguarding concerns
manage volunteers and speakers
process donations
meet legal and regulatory requirements
evaluate and improve our work
We only contact you about future events and newsletters if you choose to receive them.
5. Lawful Basis for Using Your Information
We process personal data under the following lawful bases:
Legitimate interests To deliver our services and communicate with schools and partners.
Legal obligation To meet safeguarding, charity, and financial requirements.
Vital interests To protect a young person who may be at risk of harm.
Consent When you choose to receive updates or provide optional feedback.
6. Safeguarding Information
If a young person shares something that indicates they may be at risk, we will:
record the concern
pass it to the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead
store the record securely
We do not share safeguarding information with anyone else unless required by law.
7. How We Store and Protect Your Information
We keep your information safe using:
secure digital systems
password protection
restricted access
locked storage for paper records
We keep information only for as long as necessary. You can read our full retention schedule for details.
8. Sharing Your Information
We only share personal data when:
it is necessary for safeguarding
we are working with a school or partner organisation
we are required to do so by law
We never sell your information.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
access your personal information
ask us to correct inaccurate information
ask us to delete information where appropriate
object to certain types of processing
withdraw consent where consent is the basis for processing
ask how your information is being used
To make a request, contact us using the details above.
10. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website uses simple analytics to understand how people use our site. We do not use intrusive tracking cookies. You can choose whether to accept optional cookies.
11. Changes to This Notice
We may update this notice from time to time. The most recent version will always be available on our website.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about how we use your information, please contact:
Email: info@adamslight.com
Address: 5 Pages Avenue, Bexhill‑on‑Sea, East Sussex TN39 3AP
If you are unhappy with how we handle your information, you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office for guidance.