Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 26/9/2025

Empower Your Roots CIC (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our website, programs, and services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.

• Participation Information: Details you provide when registering for our programs, events, or activities (e.g., dragon boat racing, youth fitness programs).

• Website Usage Data: Information such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages you visit.

• Sensitive Information: Health or medical details you may share with us to participate safely in our activities.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

• Provide and manage our community programs and events.

• Communicate with you regarding registrations, updates, and relevant opportunities.

• Ensure participant safety and wellbeing during activities.

• Improve our services, website, and outreach efforts.

• Comply with legal and safeguarding obligations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share it only with:

• Trusted partners or service providers helping us deliver activities (e.g., event coordinators).

• Regulatory or legal authorities when required by law or safeguarding duties.

4. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.

• Request corrections to inaccurate information.

• Request deletion of your data where applicable.

• Withdraw consent for processing (where consent was required).

• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data is being misused.

6. Data Retention

We will keep your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or as required by law.

7. Cookies & Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some features of the site may not work properly.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:

Empower Your Roots CIC
Email: info@eyrcic.org
Address: 94 Somerville Road, Chadwell Heath, UK