Privacy and Cookie Policy – Running Deer Intervention Services
Running Deer Intervention Services is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy and Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
About Us
Running Deer Intervention Services is part of Running Deer C.I.C, a not-for-profit organisation providing education, intervention, and therapeutic support for young people.
What Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
- Name and contact details (e.g. name, email address, phone number)
- Information submitted via enquiry or referral forms
- Basic information about the young person where provided by referrers
- Technical data (e.g. IP address, browser type)
- Website usage data via cookies and analytics tools
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to enquiries and referrals
- Deliver intervention services and support
- Communicate with parents, carers, professionals and referrers
- Improve our website and services
- Ensure safeguarding and duty of care responsibilities are met
Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent – where you provide information via forms
- Legitimate interests – to deliver and improve our services
- Legal obligation – particularly relating to safeguarding and education
- Vital interests – where processing is necessary to protect a young person
Safeguarding and Children’s Data
We work with children and vulnerable individuals and take our safeguarding responsibilities seriously. We ensure that personal data is handled securely, appropriately, and only where necessary. Information may be shared with relevant professionals where required to safeguard a young person.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
- General enquiries: up to 12 months
- Referral and service data: in line with safeguarding and education record-keeping requirements
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request transfer of your data
- Withdraw consent where applicable
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://ico.org.uk
Contact Details
Running Deer C.I.C
Butterdon Wood
Moretonhampstead
Devon
TQ13 8PY
Email: enquiries@runningdeer.org.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)1647 400201
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
Cookies
This website does not use cookies or tracking technologies. We do not collect personal data for marketing or analytics purposes.
Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services such as Google Analytics. These providers may process data outside the UK, but appropriate safeguards are in place.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics with IP anonymisation enabled. We do not use advertising or remarketing features.
For more information:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
Opt out tool:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Contact Forms
When you submit a form:
- You consent to us using your data to respond
- Your data is not used for marketing
- Your data is only shared where necessary for safeguarding or service provision
Advertising
We do not use advertising on our website.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Updates will be published on our website.
Last updated: June 2026