Privacy Policy

At Slieve Care Ltd, we are committed to protecting and respecting the privacy of the young people in our care, their families, our staff, and all visitors to our website. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

We may collect and process the following information:

• Personal details such as names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers 
• Information relating to care needs, safeguarding, and wellbeing 
• Employment information for staff and applicants 
• Website usage data (such as IP addresses and browser information)

We use personal information to:

• Provide safe and effective care and support 
• Meet our legal and regulatory obligations (including Ofsted requirements) 
• Communicate with families, professionals, and partners 
• Manage recruitment and employment processes 
• Improve our services and website

We may share information with:

• Local authorities and placing authorities 
• Safeguarding partners and relevant professionals 
• Regulatory bodies such as Ofsted 
• Healthcare providers where appropriate 

We only share information where it is necessary, lawful, and in the best interests of the young person.

We take appropriate measures to protect personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. All information is stored securely, and access is limited to authorised personnel only.

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including legal, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements.  

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you 
• Request correction of inaccurate information 
• Request erasure of your data (where applicable) 
• Restrict or object to processing 
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)