Privacy Policy
Last updated: 24 February 2026
Leeds Muslim Youth Forum (“LMYF”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store personal data when you use our website and submit information to us.
If you have any questions, contact us at info@lmyf.org.uk.
1) Who is responsible for your data
LMYF is the data controller for the personal data collected through this website.
Organisation: Leeds Muslim Youth Forum (LMYF)
Email: info@lmyf.org.uk
2) What data we collect
We only collect personal data that you choose to submit through website forms. This may include:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Age group / year group
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Any message you write in a form
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Any other information you include when signing up or contacting us
We do not collect payment information through this website.
3) Why we collect your data and how we use it
We use your data to:
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Process sign-ups and enquiries
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Communicate with you about LMYF activities, updates, and participation
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Safeguard participants and manage appropriate pastoral/admin processes where needed
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Maintain basic internal records related to engagement and participation
We do not sell your data.
4) Lawful basis for processing (UK GDPR)
We process your data using one or more of the following lawful bases:
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Consent – where you have actively signed up or asked to be contacted
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Legitimate interests – to run LMYF, respond to enquiries, and manage participation effectively
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Legal obligation – where we must comply with legal requirements (for example, safeguarding-related obligations where applicable)
If we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time by emailing info@lmyf.org.uk.
5) Children and safeguarding
LMYF supports young people. If our forms collect information relating to children or young people, we handle this data carefully and only use it for the purposes described above, including safeguarding and safe participation.
If you are a parent/guardian and believe a child has submitted personal data to us and you want it removed, contact info@lmyf.org.uk.
6) Who we share your data with
Based on the current website setup, we do not share your personal data with third parties for marketing or advertising.
However, your data will be processed by:
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Our website hosting provider to store and serve the website and its form submissions (where applicable).
We may also need to share data if required by law, or where necessary to protect someone’s safety.
7) How long we keep your data
We keep your data only for as long as necessary:
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General enquiries / sign-ups: typically up to 12 months after last contact or last activity, unless you continue engaging with LMYF
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Safeguarding-related records (if applicable): retained for longer where required for safety and compliance
You can request deletion at any time (see “Your rights”).
8) Data security
We take reasonable technical and organisational steps to protect your data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure. No system is 100% secure, but we aim to use appropriate security practices for a community organisation website.
9) Cookies and tracking
We do not use analytics, advertising pixels, or marketing trackers on this website.
The website may still use essential cookies required for basic functionality (for example, security or session cookies).
10) Your rights
You have rights under UK data protection law, including the right to:
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Request access to your personal data
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Request correction of inaccurate data
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Request deletion of your data
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Object to or restrict certain processing
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Withdraw consent (where consent is used)
To exercise your rights, email info@lmyf.org.uk.
11) Complaints
If you’re not happy with how we handle your data, you can complain to the UK regulator:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
You can find their contact details on the ICO website.
We’d appreciate the chance to address your concern first — please contact us at info@lmyf.org.uk.
12) Updates to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
