Privacy Notice
This Privacy Notice explains how Youth Commission for Guernsey and Alderney collects, uses and protects personal information when you use our website, services, activities and programmes.
We are committed to handling personal data responsibly and in accordance with the Data Protection (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2017.
Who We Are
Youth Commission for Guernsey and Alderney provides support, activities and services for children, young people and families across Guernsey and Alderney.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or how your information is used, please contact us via our contact page https://youthcommission.gg/get-in-touch/
What Information We May Collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:
- Name
- Address
- Telephone number
- Email address
- Emergency contact details
- Date of birth or age information
- School or education details
- Information provided through forms or referrals
- Attendance records for activities or programmes
- Website usage information through cookies and analytics
In some circumstances, we may also process limited sensitive personal information where necessary to support safeguarding, wellbeing, accessibility or participation requirements.
How We Use Your Information
We may use personal information to:
- Deliver youth services, activities and programmes
- Communicate with parents, carers, young people and partner organisations
- Respond to enquiries and referrals
- Manage registrations, bookings and attendance
- Safeguard children and young people
- Improve our services and website
- Meet legal, regulatory and funding obligations
We only use personal information where we have a lawful basis to do so.
Sharing Information
We will not sell personal information.
Information may be shared where necessary with:
- Schools and education providers
- Health or social care professionals
- Partner organisations involved in delivering services
- Safeguarding agencies or authorities
- Service providers who support our website or administration systems
Information will only be shared where appropriate, necessary and lawful.
Safeguarding
Where we believe there is a safeguarding concern or risk of harm, we may share information with relevant agencies in line with our safeguarding responsibilities and legal obligations.
How Long We Keep Information
We only keep personal information for as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, including to satisfy legal, safeguarding, accounting or reporting requirements.
Website Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to help us understand how visitors use the site and to improve user experience.
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Your Rights
Under Guernsey data protection law, individuals have rights including:
- The right to access personal information
- The right to request correction of inaccurate information
- The right to request erasure in certain circumstances
- The right to object to certain processing
- The right to restrict processing in some situations
Requests relating to personal data can be made by contacting us through our website.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.
Changes to This Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Any updates will be published on this page.
Last updated: May 2026