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Our full Data Protection and privacy policy can be found here:
PACE Initiative (PACE) is committed to protecting the personal data and privacy of individuals who engage with our work. This Data Protection and Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, store, use, share, and protect personal information, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
PACE Initiative is the Data Controller for personal data collected:
The security of personal data is important. We always process data within the UK. The security of personal data is essential. We always process personal data within the UK. We use a range of organisational, technical, physical and operational controls to prevent unauthorised access to data, which are assessed on a regular basis. We will not sell your data to third parties for use outside the activities that we agree with, or share data with 3rd parties unless they are specifically processing that data under contract, on our behalf.
For any data protection queries, please contact us at: Glory@paceinitiative.org.uk
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that PACE manages personal data responsibly, transparently, and lawfully, and respects the rights of individuals.
This policy applies to all personal data collected by PACE through research, community engagement, events, surveys, interviews, or digital platforms (including websites and mailing lists). It applies to all staff, volunteers, contractors, and collaborators.
We will always tell you about the information we wish to collect from you and how we will use it. We will seek your consent for the collection and use of your data in specific research projects.
All research projects are different and the information we collect will vary. However, researchers will only collect information that is essential for the purpose of the research. Research data is normally anonymised as quickly as possible after data collection so that individuals cannot be recognised and your privacy is protected.
With your consent we may collect and process the following data about you:
– Names, email addresses and contact details
– Demographic data (e.g., age, ethnicity, postcode)
– Audio/video recordings or transcripts (with consent)
– Survey or interview responses
Personal data will be used only for the purpose stated at the time of collection and will not be shared without permission.
Some research may require collection of sensitive demographic data, such as ethnicity, health, sexual orientation or beliefs. We will always be transparent about why we are collecting this data and obtain explicit consent at the point of data capture. We practice informed consent, and you are under no obligation to take part. We store all sensitive data separately from identifying information, including contact details, and remove all your details within 28 days of the end of the research project
All data will be stored securely, using password-protected files and encrypted platforms where possible. Access will be limited to authorised team members only.
We do not share personal data with third parties unless required by law or with explicit consent. If collaborating with external researchers or institutions, a data sharing agreement will be in place.
All individuals have the right to:
– Access their personal data
– Request correction or deletion
– Withdraw consent
– Object to processing
– Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
We retain the contact details of people we work with, for business purposes, as a legitimate interest. To support long term business interests, we will retain that information until deemed out of date or we receive a request to delete it
This policy will be reviewed annually and updated to reflect changes in data protection regulations or project needs. Approved: 13 August 2025.