Privacy Policy for SAFECHAIN™
Privacy Policy for SAFECHAIN™
Effective Date: 11 May 2026
Website: SAFECHAIN™
Operated by: SAFECHAIN™ / Samantha Avril-Andreassen
Privacy Policy
SAFECHAIN™ (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with transparency, integrity, and care.This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit SAFECHAIN™, engage with our services, subscribe to communications, purchase products or event tickets, complete forms, or interact with our content.By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
SAFECHAIN™ is a safeguarding, policy, advocacy, and educational initiative founded by Samantha Avril-Andreassen focused on legal reform, survivor advocacy, institutional accountability, education, and trauma-informed systems innovation.For privacy-related questions, you may contact:Email: samantha@safe-chain.org
Website: www.safe-chain.org
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of information:
Information You Voluntarily Provide
This may include:Your nameEmail addressTelephone numberBilling or payment detailsInformation submitted through contact formsEvent registrationsConsultation booking informationNewsletter subscriptionsInformation voluntarily disclosed in messages, forms, or applications
Automatically Collected Information
When you use our website, we may automatically collect:IP addressBrowser typeDevice informationOperating systemGeographic regionWebsite usage analyticsReferral URLsPages visitedSession durationCookies and tracking data
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:Provide and improve our servicesProcess bookings, purchases, and event registrationsRespond to enquiriesDeliver newsletters, updates, and educational contentImprove website performance and user experienceAnalyse visitor engagement and website trafficProtect website security and prevent misuseComply with legal and regulatory obligationsSupport safeguarding, compliance, and operational functionsWe do not sell your personal data.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)
Under UK data protection law, we rely on one or more of the following lawful bases:Your consentPerformance of a contractLegitimate interestsCompliance with legal obligationsProtection of vital interests where applicable
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:Improve website functionalityAnalyse website trafficUnderstand visitor behaviourRemember user preferencesSupport embedded media and third-party integrationsYou may disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.For more information, users may also review browser-specific cookie guidance.
6. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party providers to support website functionality and business operations, including:Payment processorsEmail marketing platformsWebsite analytics providersBooking systemsVideo or podcast hosting platformsSocial media integrationsEvent ticketing servicesThese third parties may process personal data in accordance with their own privacy policies.External links on our website may direct you to third-party websites. SAFECHAIN™ is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.
7. Data Storage & Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organisational safeguards to protect your information from:Unauthorised accessLossMisuseDisclosureAlterationDestructionWhile we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:Fulfil the purposes outlined in this policyComply with legal obligationsResolve disputesEnforce agreementsMaintain safeguarding and compliance records where appropriate
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including:Access to your personal dataCorrection of inaccurate informationErasure of your dataRestriction of processingData portabilityObjection to certain processingWithdrawal of consentTo exercise your rights, contact:samantha@safe-chain.org
10. Children’s Privacy
SAFECHAIN™ does not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent where required by law.If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us improperly, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
11. International Data Transfers
Some third-party services used by SAFECHAIN™ may store or process data outside the United Kingdom.Where international transfers occur, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place consistent with applicable data protection laws.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal, operational, or technological changes.The updated version will always be posted on this page with the revised effective date.
13. Contact
For any privacy-related enquiries, please contact:SAFECHAIN™
www.safe-chain.org
Email: samantha@safe-chain.org
© 2026 Samantha Avril-Andreassen. All rights reserved. SAFECHAIN™ is a conceptual safeguarding infrastructure and policy framework authored by Samantha Avril-Andreassen. Reproduction or implementation of this framework without permission is prohibited. Version 1.0.