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Safeguarding Statement

Equal Pathway is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people involved in our programmes. We believe that every young person has the right to feel safe, supported, and respected, and we take our responsibility to protect their wellbeing seriously.

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We work to create safe, inclusive environments through clear safeguarding procedures, appropriate supervision, and partnerships that share our commitment to protecting young people. All trustees, volunteers, mentors, and partners are expected to uphold our safeguarding standards at all times.

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Our approach to safeguarding is set out in full within our Safeguarding Policy, which is reviewed regularly and available upon request or via our website.

Equality and Diversity Statement

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. We believe that everyone deserves fair access to opportunities within the legal profession, regardless of background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively challenge discrimination, value difference, and work to create an inclusive environment where all young people feel respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

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This statement is supported by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy.

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We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure all young people can fully participate in our programmes.

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Website Terms of Use

Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using our Website.

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Interpretation and Definitions

 

Interpretation

The words whose initial letters are capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.

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Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions:

  • Affiliate means an entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party, where "control" means ownership of 50% or more of the shares, equity interest or other securities entitled to vote for election of directors or other managing authority.

  • Country refers to the United Kingdom

  • Company (referred to as either "the Company", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Agreement) refers to Equal Pathways, with registered address at 28 Orlop Street, London, SE10 9AB, United Kingdom.

  • Device means any device that can access the Services such as a computer, a cell phone or a digital tablet.

  • Services refers to the Website.

  • Terms and Conditions (also referred as "Terms") mean these Terms and Conditions that form the entire agreement between You and the Company regarding the use of the Service. This Terms and Conditions agreement has been created with the help of the Terms and Conditions Generator.

  • Third-party Social Media Service means any services or content (including data, information, products or services) provided by a third-party that may be displayed, included or made available by the Service.

  • Website refers to Equal Pathways, accessible from equalpathways.org

  • You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.

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Acknowledgment

These are the Terms and Conditions governing the use of this Service and the agreement that operates between You and the Company. These Terms and Conditions set out the rights and obligations of all users regarding the use of the Service.

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Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on Your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms and Conditions. These Terms and Conditions apply to all visitors, users and others who access or use the Service.

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By accessing or using the Service You agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If You disagree with any part of these Terms and Conditions then You may not access the Service.

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You represent that you are over the age of 14. The Company does not permit those under 14 to use the Service.

Your access to and use of the Service is also conditioned on Your acceptance of and compliance with the Privacy Policy of the Company. Our Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of Your personal information when You use the Application or the Website and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You. Please read Our Privacy Policy carefully before using Our Service.

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Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to third-party web sites or services that are not owned or controlled by the Company.

The Company has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third party websites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that the Company shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such web sites or services.

We strongly advise You to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party web sites or services that You visit.

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Termination

We may terminate or suspend Your access immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if You breach these Terms and Conditions. Upon termination, Your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

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Limitation of Liability

Notwithstanding any damages that You might incur, the entire liability of the Company and any of its suppliers under any provision of these Terms and Conditions and Your exclusive remedy for all of the foregoing shall be limited to 100 GBP.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall the Company or its suppliers be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever (including, but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, loss of data or other information, for business interruption, for personal injury, loss of privacy arising out of or in any way related to the use of or inability to use the Service, third-party software and/or third-party hardware used with the Service, or otherwise in connection with any provision of this Terms), even if the Company or any supplier has been advised of the possibility of such damages and even if the remedy fails of its essential purpose.

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Governing Law

The laws of the Country, excluding its conflicts of law rules, shall govern this Terms and Your use of the Service. Your use of the Application may also be subject to other local, state, national, or international laws.

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Disputes Resolution

If You have any concern or dispute about the Service, You agree to first try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting the Company.

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Severability and Waiver

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Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

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Waiver

Except as provided herein, the failure to exercise a right or to require performance of an obligation under these Terms and Conditions shall not affect a party's ability to exercise such right or require such performance at any time thereafter nor shall the waiver of a breach constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach.

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Changes to These Terms and Conditions

We reserve the right, at Our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms and Conditions at any time. If a revision is material We will make reasonable efforts to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at Our sole discretion.

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By continuing to access or use Our Service after those revisions become effective, You agree to be bound by the revised terms. If You do not agree to the new terms, in whole or in part, please stop using the website and the Service.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, You can contact us by email at info@equalpathways.org

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Privacy Policy

This privacy notice tells you what to expect us to do with your personal information.

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Contact details

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28 Orlop Street, London, SE10 9AB, United Kingdom

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Email

info@equalpathways.org

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What information we collect, use, and why

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We collect or use the following information to provide services and third party referrals:

·       Names and contact details

·       Addresses

·       Photographs or video recordings

·       Payment details (including card or bank information for transfers and direct debits)

·       Website user information (including user journeys and cookie tracking)

·       Information relating to compliments or complaints

 

We collect or use the following information to receive donations or funding and organise fundraising activities:

·       Names and contact details

·       Addresses

·       Tax payer information (for Gift Aid purposes)

·       Gifts in wills

·       Visitors to our website

 

We collect or use the following personal information for dealing with queries, complaints or claims:

·       Names and contact details

·       Witness statements and contact details

·       Correspondence

 

Lawful bases and data protection rights

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Under UK data protection law, we must have a “lawful basis” for collecting and using your personal information. There is a list of possible lawful bases in the UK GDPR. You can find out more about lawful bases on the ICO’s website.

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Which lawful basis we rely on may affect your data protection rights which are set out in brief below. You can find out more about your data protection rights and the exemptions which may apply on the ICO’s website:

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If you make a request, we must respond to you without undue delay and in any event within one month.

To make a data protection rights request, please contact us using the contact details at the top of this privacy notice.

 

Our lawful bases for the collection and use of your data.

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Our lawful bases for collecting or using personal information to provide services and goods, including delivery and third party referrals are:

  • Consent - we have permission from you after we gave you all the relevant information. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to object. To be clear, you do have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

  • Contract – we have to collect or use the information so we can enter into or carry out a contract with you. All of your data protection rights may apply except the right to object.

  • Legal obligation – we have to collect or use your information so we can comply with the law. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to erasure, the right to object and the right to data portability.

 

Our lawful bases for collecting or using personal information to receive donations or funding and organise fundraising activities are:

  • Consent - we have permission from you after we gave you all the relevant information. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to object. To be clear, you do have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

  • Contract – we have to collect or use the information so we can enter into or carry out a contract with you. All of your data protection rights may apply except the right to object.

  • Legal obligation – we have to collect or use your information so we can comply with the law. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to erasure, the right to object and the right to data portability.

 

Our lawful bases for collecting or using personal information for dealing with queries, complaints or claims are:

  • Consent - we have permission from you after we gave you all the relevant information. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to object. To be clear, you do have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

  • Contract – we have to collect or use the information so we can enter into or carry out a contract with you. All of your data protection rights may apply except the right to object.

  • Legal obligation – we have to collect or use your information so we can comply with the law. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to erasure, the right to object and the right to data portability.

 

Where we get personal information from

  • Family members or carers

  • Schools, colleges, universities or other education organisations

 

How long we keep information

 

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including the delivery of our charitable activities, compliance with legal and regulatory obligations, and the resolution of any queries or disputes.

Unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law, we retain personal data for a maximum of five (5) years from the date it was collected or from the end of our relationship with the individual. After this period, personal data is securely deleted or anonymised.

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In some circumstances, data may be retained for a shorter period where it is no longer required, or for a longer period where there is a legal, safeguarding, or regulatory obligation to do so.

For more information on how long we store your personal information or the criteria we use to determine this please contact us using the details provided above. 

Who we share information with

 

Others we share personal information with

  • Charities and voluntary organisations

  • Organisations we need to share information with for safeguarding reasons

  • Professional advisors

  • Relevant regulatory authorities

  • External auditors or inspectors

  • Organisations we’re legally obliged to share personal information with

 

How to complain

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If you have any concerns about our use of your personal data, you can make a complaint to us using the contact details at the top of this privacy notice.

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If you remain unhappy with how we’ve used your data after raising a complaint with us, you can also complain to the ICO.

The ICO’s address:           

Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF

Helpline number: 0303 123 1113

Website: https://www.ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint

 

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Last updated – January 2026

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