The Maccabeus Foundation is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information with care, integrity, and respect. We recognise the sensitive nature of mental health–related information and take our responsibility to safeguard personal data seriously.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you interact with our website, services, resources, or communications.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

• Contact us through the website or email
• Engage with our resources, programmes, or events
• Express interest in partnership, volunteering, or support
• Subscribe to updates or communications

This information may include your name, contact details, and any information you choose to share with us. We aim to collect only what is necessary and relevant.

How We Use Information

Personal information is used only for legitimate purposes, including:

• Responding to enquiries and requests
• Providing information, guidance, or resources
• Managing partnerships, programmes, and operations
• Meeting safeguarding, legal, and regulatory obligations

We do not sell personal data or use it for commercial profiling.

Confidentiality and Care

We treat all personal information as confidential and handle it with discretion. Where sensitive information is shared, we apply additional safeguards and limit access to authorised individuals only.

Information is never shared with third parties unless:

• It is necessary for safeguarding or legal reasons
• It is required by law or regulatory obligation
• You have given informed consent

Data Protection and Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure. Data is stored securely and retained only for as long as necessary.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information
• Ask for corrections to inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data where appropriate
• Withdraw consent where consent has been given

Requests can be made by contacting us directly.

Safeguarding and Legal Responsibilities

In rare circumstances, information may be shared without consent where there is a safeguarding concern or legal requirement to protect individuals from harm. Any such decisions are taken carefully and in line with our Safeguarding and Ethics frameworks.

Policy Review

This Privacy Policy is reviewed regularly to ensure it remains accurate, lawful, and aligned with best practice.

We are committed to creating spaces of trust, dignity, and safety in all our work, including how we handle personal information.