Privacy Policy

How we use your information

Learning for Pleasure, Brentwood (LfP) collects and processes personal data necessary to support its legitimate interests as a membership charity and provider of educational courses. We use the information provided by members, visitors, lecturers, and prospective lecturers to administer courses and to communicate about current and future activities.

What information we collect

For members and visitors, this includes name, address, telephone number, and email address. Members may also provide an emergency contact name and number.
For lecturers and prospective lecturers, we collect name, address, telephone number, email address, and curriculum vitae.

How your data is stored and shared

Personal data is stored securely, primarily in digital form and, where appropriate, in paper format. Access is limited to members of the LfP Committee who require it to carry out legitimate charity functions, such as contacting members or lecturers in the event of last-minute cancellations, technical issues (e.g. Zoom), or similar operational needs.
Data is not shared beyond the LfP Committee or with other members. The Chair of the Future Programme Planning Sub-Committee has access to prospective lecturers’ data only.

Updating or removing your information

You may request to view, amend, or delete your personal data at any time by contacting the Chairman or Course Administrator, verbally or in writing. We may request proof of identity before processing such requests.
Members’ and visitors’ digital records are deleted no later than 24 months after the end of each academic year (30 June), unless the relationship is renewed. Paper records are securely shredded. Lecturers’ and prospective lecturers’ data is retained for future reference unless a deletion request is received.

Policy administration and compliance

This policy is provided to new members, circulated when programmes are issued, and shared whenever updates are made. It is also available on the LfP website.
LfP is not required to register with the Information Commissioner’s Office or appoint a Data Protection Officer. The Chairman is responsible for ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
We do not process special category data or information relating to individuals under 18.

Financial records

Personal data contained within financial and accounting records is retained for a minimum of six years, in line with legal requirements.

April 2026
Chair: Brian Baker
01277 211444
chairman@lfpbrentwood.org