Our privacy policy
Vibe is a Community Benefit Society Limited by Guarantee and is governed by a Board of Directors. This privacy notice explains how we use any personal information we collect about you when you complete this registration form or contact us.
Our Data Protection Officer is Tracey Murray and she can be contacted for any matters relating to GDPR or Data Protection on 0151 673 0500 or via e-mail on dpo@vibeuk.org
Vibe needs to collect and use certain types of information about the individuals who come into contact with us in order to carry out our work. This personal information must be collected and dealt with appropriately and there are processes to ensure this under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) May 2018.
What information do we collect from you?
We collect information from you in the following ways:
From consent forms
From evaluation processes
From equality & diversity monitoring processes
From video, audio and photographs
When you contact us via our website or social media
How will we use the information we collect from you?
Vibe’s main work area is working with young people - running activities, meetings and events for young people. We are legally obliged to obtain consent for each young person who takes part, particularly if under 18.
For safeguarding purposes and to be able to contact your parent/guardian/carer/significant adult in the event of an emergency, medical or otherwise.
To provide welcoming, safe spaces for activities and to provide a positive learning experience.
Access to your information and correction:
You have the right to request a copy of the information that we hold about you. If you would like a copy please email dpo@vibeuk.org with the heading ‘GDPR Information Request’. We want to make sure that your personal information is accurate and up to date. You may ask us to correct or remove information you think is inaccurate. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time by emailing dpo@vibeuk.org with the heading ‘GDPR – I want to opt out’
This may result in you/your child being unable to continue with a project if consent is a legal requirement.
How long will we keep your information?
Consent is valid for 12 months from the date the form is signed. Following this date, we will store the data securely electronically for a maximum of 3 years, unless we are required by law to keep it any longer.
Will we share your information with anyone?
We are not in the business of selling your data. We will only share relevant personal information with third parties if funding contracts require us to do so. In these instances, we will ensure that your information is not shared further by implementing agreements with those third parties. Third parties we are likely to share your information with include:
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council (KMBC) – KMBC funds Vibe to run a range of programmes, projects and activities. KMBC requires Vibe to share your data with them so they are able to monitor what is being delivered. See KMBC privacy policy here.
NHS England – NHS England processes data that enables Vibe to deliver health related activities that they are funded to deliver through KMBC. See NHS England privacy policy here.
Vibe cookie policy
Last updated: 30.06.2020
Vibe (“we” or “us” or “our”) may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies when you visit our website vibeuk.org including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto (collectively, the “site”) to help customise the site and improve your experience.
We reserve the right to make changes to this cookie policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the “Last Updated” date of this cookie policy. Any changes or modifications will be effective immediately upon posting the updated cookie policy on the site, and you waive the right to receive specific notice of each such change or modification.
You are encouraged to periodically review this cookie policy to stay informed of updates. You will be deemed to have been made aware of, will be subject to, and will be deemed to have accepted the changes in any revised cookie policy by your continued use of the site after the date such revised cookie policy is posted.
A “cookie” is a string of information which assigns you a unique identifier that we store on your computer. Your browser then provides that unique identifier to use each time you submit a query to the Site. We use cookies on the site to, among other things, keep track of services you have used, record registration information, record your user preferences, keep you logged into the site, facilitate booking procedures, and track the pages you visit. Cookies help us understand how the site is being used and improve your user experience.
Type of cookies
The following types of cookies may be used when you visit the site:
Advertising cookies
Advertising cookies are placed on your computer by advertisers and ad servers in order to display advertisements that are most likely to be of interest to you. These cookies allow advertisers and ad servers to gather information about your visits to the site and other websites, alternate the ads sent to a specific computer, and track how often an ad has been viewed and by whom. These cookies are linked to a computer and do not gather any personal information about you.
Analytics cookies
Analytics cookies monitor how users reached the site, and how they interact with and move around once on the site. These cookies let us know what features on the site are working the best and what features on the site can be improved.
Our cookies
Our cookies are “first-party cookies”, and can be either permanent or temporary. These are necessary cookies, without which the site won't work properly or be able to provide certain features and functionalities. Some of these may be manually disabled in your browser, but may affect the functionality of the site.
Personalisation cookies
Personalisation cookies are used to recognize repeat visitors to the site. We use these cookies to record your browsing history, the pages you have visited, and your settings and preferences each time you visit the site.
Security cookies
Security cookies help identify and prevent security risks. We use these cookies to authenticate users and protect user data from unauthorised parties.
Site management cookies
Site management cookies are used to maintain your identity or session on the site so that you are not logged off unexpectedly, and any information you enter is retained from page to page. These cookies cannot be turned off individually, but you can disable all cookies in your browser.
Third-party cookies
Third-party cookies may be place on your computer when you visit the site by companies that run certain services we offer. These cookies allow the third parties to gather and track certain information about you. These cookies can be manually disabled in your browser.
Control of cookies
Most browsers are set to accept cookies by default. However, you can remove or reject cookies in your browser’s settings. Please be aware that such action could affect the availability and functionality of the site.
For more information on how to control cookies, check your browser or device’s settings for how you can control or reject cookies, or visit the following links:
In addition, you may opt-out of some third-party cookies through the Network Advertising Initiative’s Opt-Out Tool.
Other tracking technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use web beacons, pixel tags, and other tracking technologies on the site to help customise the site and improve your experience. A “web beacon” or “pixel tag” is tiny object or image embedded in a web page or email. They are used to track the number of users who have visited particular pages and viewed emails, and acquire other statistical data. They collect only a limited set of data, such as a cookie number, time and date of page or email view, and a description of the page or email on which they reside. Web beacons and pixel tags cannot be declined. However, you can limit their use by controlling the cookies that interact with them.
Privacy policy
For more information about how we use information collected by cookies and other tracking technologies, please refer to our privacy policy posted above. This cookie policy is part of and is incorporated into our privacy policy. By using the site, you agree to be bound by this cookie policy and our privacy policy.