Who we are

Professionals Aid Council, operating as Professionals Aid Guild, 82 Tanner Street, London SE1 3GN. Our email address is admin@professionalsaid.org.uk

The categories of personal data we collect

Please see our Privacy Policy for the categories of data we collect.

Why we collect data

We collect data so that we can assess applications for financial assistance and support from our charity. The lawful basis on which we then process the data is on the basis of your consent. In addition, we process data about third parties from your application and the lawful basis on processing that is on the basis of legitimate interest since we believe it is in our interest to further our charitable aims and objectives. Further details can be found in our Privacy Policy.

How we collect data

We do this when you submit an application to us either online or via a written application or contact us online.

When we share your data

We might need to share your data with third parties to help us provide a better service for you. This might include giving limited data to our banks, accountants and auditors so that they can process any financial award and to comply with our auditing obligations.

What choices you have about your data

You have rights regarding your personal data including seeing what data we have and updating it. Please see our Privacy Policy.

How long is data kept?

Once an application for financial assistance has been determined and this has been communicated to you, we will then retain your data for up to two years.

You can read more information about how data is collected, stored and rights in relation to here, in our Privacy Policy