Privacy Policy
Privacy Notice – KIT CARE LIMITED
Effective Date: 7.3.25
At KIT CARE LIMITED, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled securely and responsibly. This privacy notice explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
Kit Care Limited is a supported living organisation dedicated to supporting individuals who need support with their learning disability or mental health condition in Derby. We act as the data controller for the personal data we collect.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
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Personal details (e.g., name, address, phone number, email)
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Health information (only where required for care services)
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Employment details (for staff and volunteers)
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Payment information (for billing purposes)
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Website usage data (e.g., cookies, IP addresses)
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
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Provide and manage our care services
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Respond to inquiries and requests
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Process employment applications
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Maintain records for legal and regulatory purposes
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Improve our services and website
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We only process your personal data when we have a lawful basis to do so, including:
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Consent – When you have given clear permission
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Contractual necessity – When data is required to fulfil an agreement
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Legal obligation – When processing is required by law
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Legitimate interests – When processing is necessary for our organisation’s functions
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell or trade your personal data. However, we may share it with:
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Healthcare providers (with your consent)
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Regulatory authorities (when required by law)
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Service providers assisting in our operations (e.g., IT support, payment processors)
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected and in compliance with legal requirements.
7. How We Protect Your Data
We implement security measures to safeguard your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
8. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
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Access your data
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Request corrections
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Request deletion (where applicable)
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Object to processing
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Request data portability
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Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy notice or wish to exercise your rights, you can contact us here.
If you are not satisfied with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
Last Updated: 7.3.25
Cookies Policy
Effective Date: 18.6.26
This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. This section is an integral part of our overarching Privacy Policy detailed above.
1. What Are Cookies?
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to ensure our website functions correctly, stays secure, and provides you with the best possible browsing experience. Cookies are small text files downloaded onto your computer or mobile device when you visit a webpage.
2. How We Use Cookies
Because we have not integrated external marketing or tracking tools, this website exclusively uses Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies. These cookies are mandatory for security. They prevent cyber-attacks, detect fraudulent actions, and maintain your active session as you navigate our pages. Under the UK / EU GDPR, we do not require your prior consent to deploy these specific cookies because the site cannot function securely without them.
3. Cookies Deployed on Our Site
The following first-party trackers are automatically deployed and managed by our website platform, Wix.com:
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XSRF-TOKEN
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Purpose: A security cookie used to prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) and detect fraudulent activities.
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Type & Duration: Session cookie (automatically deleted when you close your web browser).
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hs
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Purpose: Used for security purposes and to maintain overall platform stability.
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Type & Duration: Session cookie (automatically deleted when you close your web browser).
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svSession
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Purpose: Identifies unique visitors and tracks a user's session to keep the platform secure and functional.
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Type & Duration: Persistent cookie (typically remains on your device for 1 to 2 years).
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SSR-caching
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Purpose: Indicates the system preference used to render the site's layout and speed up page loading times.
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Type & Duration: Session cookie (short-term storage).
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4. Managing and Controlling Cookies
While strictly necessary cookies cannot be deactivated, you maintain continuous, granular control over any non-essential cookies deployed on this site.
By using our on-site cookie settings widget you can review, change, or completely withdraw your tracking consent at any time without leaving the page:
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Locate the small Privacy Trigger (the floating fingerprint icon widget) pinned to the bottom corner of your screen.
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Click the icon to prompt the Usercentrics Consent Management panel.
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Manually toggle your preferences for different categories (such as Functional or Analytics cookies).
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Click Save Settings to instantly update your privacy configuration.
Alternatively, using your web browser controls, you retain authority over how your device processes trackers globally. You can completely block or erase cookies by adjusting your native web browser software settings.
For comprehensive instructions on how to clear cookies across various platforms, you can visit the independent database All About Cookies. Please note that entirely blocking essential cookies may negatively impact the layout, page speed, and overall security of our website.
5. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding our use of cookies or wish to exercise your data protection rights under the GDPR, please contact us directly here.
Last Updated: 18.6.25