Who we are
The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. We are a charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Our registered office is Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB.
This privacy notice tells you what data we collect and what we use it for. It covers:
- SCVO training programme
- SCVO-run conferences and events
- The Scottish Charity Awards
- The Gathering
What information do we collect?
We collect a range of information from delegates including (but not limited to) name, job title, organisation, address, phone number, email, access/dietary requirements and name/email for your organisation’s nominated training coordinator (if you have one).
Photography and filming may occasionally take place at our events. This is used for publicity purposes by SCVO. If you have stipulated that you do not wish your photograph to be taken/used for publicity, you will be given a yellow badge to wear and no images featuring you will be used.
How we use the information?
We use your information to contact you with confirmation of your booking/ attendance. We also use it to send reminder emails and information about the event. It is also used to produce delegate lists, certificates of achievement and to issue invoices.
We may also contact you if we think you may legitimately be interested in similar events SCVO is running.
When appropriate/ necessary we share your details with relevant third parties including trainers, caterers, venues and additional support providers for administration of the event and to ensure your needs are met.
Photographs and films taken at SCVO events will be used for SCVO publicity – including website, social media and publications and promotional materials e.g. banner stands, presentations.
Your information will also be anonymised for reporting purposes.
Your information will be held for two years and then deleted.
Your rights over your information
By law, you can ask us what information we hold about you, and you can ask us to correct it if it is inaccurate.
You can also ask us to give you a copy of the information and to stop using your information.
To submit a request for your data, please contact us by email, post or telephone, please use the contact information provided above.
How to contact us
You can write to us at the above address or contact by email or phone at: enquiries@scvo.scot or 0131 474 8000
Your right to complain
If you have a complaint about our use of your information, you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office online at https://ico.org.uk/concerns or by phone on 0303 123 1113.
