Last updated: March 2026
Who We Are
The Zachary Geddis Break The Silence Trust is a registered charity (No. 108770) committed to raising awareness of mental health and suicide prevention. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with us, including when you enter our charity raffle, make a donation, or contact us.
Data Controller: Zachary Geddis Break The Silence Trust
Contact: info@zgbtst.org
What Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Name and contact details (email address, phone number)
- Payment information for raffle entries and donations (processed securely by our payment provider)
- Communication preferences
- Any information you provide when contacting us
- Technical information such as IP address and browser type when you visit our website
How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- Processing raffle entries and notifying winners
- Processing donations and issuing receipts
- Communicating with you about our work (where you have consented)
- Responding to your enquiries and complaints
- Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
- Improving our website and services
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal bases:
- Contractual necessity: To fulfil our obligations when you enter a raffle or make a donation
- Legitimate interest: To operate our charity effectively and communicate with supporters
- Consent: For marketing communications and where you have opted in to receive news and updates
- Legal obligation: To comply with financial regulations and charity law
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected. Raffle entry data is retained for 7 years for audit purposes. Contact enquiries are retained for 3 years. Marketing preferences are retained until you withdraw consent.
Your Rights
Under data protection law, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data (where applicable)
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organisation
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interest
- Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for marketing at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@zgbtst.org.
Third Parties
We may share your data with the following third parties:
- Payment processors to process raffle entries and donations securely
- Email service providers to send communications
- Regulatory bodies where required by law
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. Any third parties we work with are required to process your data securely and in accordance with our instructions.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your experience and help us understand how visitors use our site. Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function. Analytics cookies help us understand visitor behaviour. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
How to Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:
Email: info@zgbtst.org
Complaints to the ICO
If you are unhappy with how we have handled your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
Website: ico.org.uk
Telephone: 0303 123 1113