This policy explains how Kids Together Belfast collects and uses personal data submitted through this website and through service enquiries.
Information We Collect
We may collect your name, email address, phone number, and messages when you contact us, submit a volunteering form, or ask for programme information.
How We Use Information
We use your data to respond to enquiries, manage volunteer applications, and direct you to the most appropriate support pathway.
Data Retention
We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for operational and legal reasons.
Contact
For privacy requests, contact us at info@kidstogetherbelfast.org or 028 9061 1034.
Cookie Policy (UK GDPR and PECR)
We use cookies and similar technologies to keep this site secure and functioning. Optional cookies are only activated after you give consent through our cookie banner.
How to control cookies
- You can accept all, reject all, or choose categories individually.
- You can change or withdraw consent at any time using the Cookie Settings link in the footer.
- Strictly necessary cookies are always active because the website cannot operate securely without them.
Cookie categories we use
| Category | Cookie name(s) | Purpose | Essential | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | .AspNetCore.Identity.Application | Keeps admin users signed in securely. | Yes | Up to 8 hours inactivity window |
| Strictly necessary | __Host-af, __RequestVerificationToken | Protects forms and requests against CSRF attacks. | Yes | Session / short-lived request scope |
| Strictly necessary | __Host-ktb-consent-id | Stores a pseudonymous consent identifier for compliance records. | Yes | 12 months |
| Strictly necessary | __Host-ktb-consent | Stores your cookie choices so we can apply them. | Yes | 6 months |
| Preferences | Only if enabled by you | Remembers non-essential interface preferences. | No | Defined by specific feature when enabled |
| Analytics | Only if enabled by you | Measures usage and performance to improve services. | No | Defined by analytics provider when enabled |
| Marketing | Only if enabled by you | Measures campaign effectiveness and referral activity. | No | Defined by marketing provider when enabled |
Consent records
To demonstrate compliance, we keep a record of your consent choice using a pseudonymous consent ID, timestamp, selected categories, and technical metadata (such as hashed IP when configured).
Third parties
If optional analytics or marketing tools are enabled in future, this policy will be updated to name the provider, purpose, and retention period before those cookies are activated.