Privacy Policy

Breathe Easy Staffordshire
Last updated: 1st Jan 2026
 

1. Who we are

This website supports lung health and respiratory support groups operating across Staffordshire, including:

• Breathe Easy North Staffordshire (BENS)

• South Staffordshire Asthma + Lung UK Support Group

• Any additional lung or respiratory support groups added to this website in the future (such as Fibrosis support groups)

These groups provide information, peer support, and activities for people affected by lung and respiratory conditions.

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how your information is used, you can contact us at:

Email: BreatheEasy.NS@gmail.com
 

2. What information we collect

We only collect personal information that is necessary to support the running of our website and groups. This may include:

• Your name

• Your email address

• Messages sent through contact forms

• Information provided when signing up to newsletters, events, or activities

• Basic technical information such as IP address, browser type, and device information

We do not knowingly collect medical or clinical information through this website.
 

3. How we use your information

We use personal information to:

• Respond to enquiries or messages

• Share updates, newsletters, or information you have requested

• Organise and manage events, meetings, or activities

• Understand how the website is used and improve it

• Support the safe and appropriate running of our groups

We only use your data for the purpose it was collected and do not use it for unrelated activities.
 

4. Lawful basis for processing

Under UK data protection law, we process personal data using the following lawful bases:

• Consent – where you have actively chosen to provide information (for example, subscribing to a newsletter)

• Legitimate interests – where processing is necessary to run the website and support groups responsibly

• Legal obligation – where we are required to do so by law

You may withdraw your consent at any time.
 

5. How we store and protect your data

• Personal data is stored securely using password-protected systems

• Access is limited to authorised volunteers, group leaders, or committee members

• Data is kept only for as long as necessary

• We do not sell personal data or share it for commercial purposes
   

6. Sharing information between groups

Where appropriate, limited information may be shared between the Staffordshire lung support groups listed above to:

• Respond correctly to enquiries

• Direct people to the most appropriate local group or support

• Avoid duplication of communication

Information is shared carefully and only when relevant.
 

7. Third-party services

This website is built and hosted using Wix.

Wix may process limited personal data on our behalf, including:

• Website hosting

• Contact and sign-up forms

• Website analytics and performance monitoring

These services operate under their own privacy and security standards.
 

8. Cookies

This website uses cookies to ensure it works properly and to understand how visitors use it.

Cookies may be used to:

• Improve website performance

• Remember basic preferences

• Collect anonymous usage statistics

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Where required, a cookie consent banner is used.
 

9. Your rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data

• Ask for corrections to inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your data

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Raise a concern with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details above.
 

10. Links to other websites

This website may contain links to external organisations or resources.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
 

11. Changes to this policy

This privacy policy may be updated as the website and support groups develop.
Any changes will be posted on this page and the “last updated” date will be revised.