Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights as a visitor to the Global Care Leavers Community website.
Last updated: April 2026 | Organisation: Global Care Leavers Community (GCLC) / Udayan Care | Contact: secretariat.gclc@gmail.com
1. Who We Are
The Global Care Leavers Community (GCLC) is an international platform run by Udayan Care that facilitates connection and advocacy among care-experienced young adults worldwide. References to “we”, “us”, or “our” in this policy refer to GCLC / Udayan Care.
2. Information We Collect
3. Cookies
We use cookies to make the site work correctly and to understand how visitors use it. The table below describes the cookies we set:
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Please be aware that some features of the site may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.
4. How We Use Your Information
- To respond to enquiries and membership applications.
- To send updates, event announcements, and newsletters (only where you have given consent).
- To improve and maintain the website.
- To moderate community forum content and ensure a safe space for all members.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.
5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Where the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies, we process your data on the following legal bases:
- Consent — for newsletters and non-essential cookies.
- Legitimate interests — for website analytics and security.
- Contract — to process membership registrations.
6. Data Sharing
We may share data with trusted service providers who help us operate the website (e.g. hosting, email delivery). These providers are contractually obligated to keep your data secure and to use it only for the purposes we specify. We may also disclose information if required by law.
7. Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, or as required by law. Membership records are reviewed annually. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 9).
8. International Transfers
GCLC is a global community. Where your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we take appropriate steps to ensure it receives an equivalent level of protection.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Object to or restrict how we process your data.
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).
- Lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at secretariat.gclc@gmail.com.
10. Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
11. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
12. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please get in touch:
- Email: secretariat.gclc@gmail.com
- Website: globalcareleaverscommunity.org