SAFEGUARDING POLICY
GOOD2GO SAFEGUARDING POLICY
Canoeing Safeguarding Policy
1. Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to protect children, young people, and vulnerable adults involved in canoeing activities and to provide guidance for staff, volunteers, and participants to recognize and respond to safeguarding concerns.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all staff members, coaches, volunteers, participants, and visitors involved in any canoeing-related activity or program organized by our organization.
3. Policy Statement
We are committed to:
Ensuring the safety and welfare of all participants.
Preventing abuse and responding to any allegations or suspicions of harm.
Promoting a safe and positive environment within all canoeing activities.
4. Roles and Responsibilities
Safeguarding Officer:
Designated contact for safeguarding concerns.
Responsible for ensuring adherence to safeguarding policies and procedures.
Trained in safeguarding practices and available to respond to incidents.
Coaches, Volunteers, and Staff:
Expected to comply with safeguarding training and report any concerns.
Responsible for maintaining a safe environment and promoting best practices.
Participants and Parents:
Encouraged to report any concerns related to safety or wellbeing.
Provided with access to safeguarding information and points of contact.
5. Code of Conduct
All coaches, staff, volunteers, and participants are expected to:
Treat everyone with respect and dignity.
Avoid any behavior that may harm or put at risk any participant.
Never engage in inappropriate relationships with minors or vulnerable individuals.
Avoid one-on-one situations with minors, when possible, and follow best practices for group supervision.
6. Recruitment and Training
All staff and volunteers involved in canoeing activities must undergo a vetting process, including background checks.
Staff, coaches, and volunteers must complete safeguarding training and refresh it regularly.
7. Reporting and Responding to Concerns
Responding to Immediate Threats: If there is immediate danger, contact emergency services.
Reporting: All concerns about abuse or inappropriate behavior must be reported to the Safeguarding Officer or an appropriate authority immediately.
Recording: All reports of concern should be documented accurately, including details of the incident, involved parties, and any witnesses.
Confidentiality: Information about incidents should be shared only with those directly involved in handling the case.
8. Safety Measures and Risk Assessment
Supervision: Ensure adequate supervision ratios, especially for children and vulnerable individuals.
Risk Assessments: Conduct risk assessments for all canoeing activities, considering water conditions, weather, participant experience levels, and safety equipment.
Equipment and Facilities: Regularly check equipment for safety and ensure that all facilities meet safety standards.
9. Review and Monitoring
The safeguarding policy will be reviewed annually to ensure compliance with current legislation and best practices. Amendments to the policy will be communicated to all stakeholders.
10. Contact Information
Provide contact details for the Safeguarding Officer, emergency services, and relevant local authorities.
GDPR POLICY
Good2Go is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. This GDPR Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. Data Controller
Good2Go
137 Coppice Wood Avenue, Yeadon Leeds LS19 7LQ
07977079111
richard@good2go-equipment.co.uk
3. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Identification Data: Name, date of birth, and gender.
Contact Data: Address, phone number, and email address.
Health Data: Medical information relevant to canoeing activities, such as allergies, disabilities, and emergency contact information.
Transaction Data: Payment details and transaction history.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage data related to our website.
4. How We Collect Personal Data
We collect personal data through:
Direct interactions: When you fill out registration forms, sign up for events, or contact us directly.
Automated technologies: When you interact with our website, we may collect technical data automatically.
Third parties: We may receive personal data from third-party service providers, such as payment processors.
5. How We Use Personal Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
Service Delivery: To organise and manage canoeing activities, including event registration and participation.
Health and Safety: To ensure the safety and well-being of participants, including emergency medical care.
Communication: To send you information about events, updates, and administrative communications.
Payment Processing: To process payments for events and services.
Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.
6. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
Consent: When you have given us explicit consent for specific purposes.
Contract: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party.
Legal Obligation: When we need to comply with a legal obligation.
Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party, provided that your fundamental rights do not override those interests.
7. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your personal data with:
Service Providers: Third parties that provide services on our behalf, such as payment processors and IT service providers.
Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our organisation or others.
Medical Personnel: In case of a medical emergency during a canoeing activity.
8. International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal data in accordance with GDPR.
9. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
10. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
Access: To request access to your personal data.
Rectification: To request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure: To request the deletion of your personal data.
Restriction: To request the restriction of processing your personal data.
Portability: To request the transfer of your personal data to another party.
Objection: To object to the processing of your personal data.
11. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this GDPR Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes through our website or other communication channels.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this GDPR Privacy Policy or our data processing practices, please contact us at:
Good2Go
137 Coppice Wood Avenue, Yeadon Leeds LS19 7LQ
07977079111
richard@good2go-equipment.co.uk