Privacy Policy

Leeds Hospitals Charity is the official charity partner of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT); supporting NHS staff to deliver the best care for patients and their families, by raising funds for equipment, services, education and research.

Our supporters and beneficiaries are important to us, and we’re committed to keeping your data safe, making it clear what information we collect from you, and how we use it.

This policy, including our Cookie Policy and Data Subject Context which are included in sections 14 and 15, sets out how we use and protect your data. Leeds Hospitals Charity is the data controller in respect of the personal information we hold about you. If you choose to provide us with your data, we will treat it with respect. If you choose not to give us your information, we may not be able to provide you with the service you require.

References to “we”, “us”, or “our” in this policy are references to Leeds Hospitals Charity and its linked charities.

1. Recent updates to this policy

We have updated our previous policy in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK Data Protection Act 2018, which came into practice in May 2018. Read more

2. Who we are

Leeds Hospitals Charity is a charity registered in England and Wales under the powers given in sections 67 and 69 of the Charities Act 2011 (Registration Number 1170369). Read more

3. When we collect information

When you give us information directly or indirectly, cookies and third party links. Read more

4. What information we collect

We may collect, store and use the following types of your personal information depending on your level and type of interaction with us. Read more

5. What your information is used for

We process and use your personal information for several reasons as outlined below. Read more

7. Our lawful basis for processing your data

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) states that organisations must have a lawful basis in order to process personal data. Read more

8. Storage and security of your data

Leeds Hospitals Charity employs appropriate technical measures to keep your data safe. Read more

9. How long we keep your data for

Other than if we are required to keep your personal data longer to comply with the law and any regulatory requirements, we will not hold your personal information for any longer than is necessary for the uses outlined above. Read more

10. Your rights

You have certain rights under the Data Protection Legislation which you can exercise by contacting us Read more

11. Changes to this policy

Leeds Hospitals Charity may change this Privacy Policy at any time, so please regularly check our website where this policy is displayed Read more

12. How to contact us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or if you are unhappy with how we handle your personal information you can contact us Read more

13. Key terms

A glossary of key terms used throughout this policy Read more

15. How we use your data

This section pulls together information found in the main body of the Privacy Policy and arranges it relevant to the context of your relationship/interaction with us. Read more

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