Privacy Notice

 PRIVACY NOTICE

Privacy Notice for Survey Participants (Aged 16–18)
Run by Festive – A Christian Charity Supporting Sixth Form Students

Who We Are
Festive is a Christian charity supporting sixth form-aged students across the UK. We are running this survey to better understand how 16–18-year-olds talk about the gospel and the language they use to share their faith. Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), we are the "data controller", meaning we are responsible for how your personal information is collected, used, and protected.

What This Survey Is About
This survey is for students aged 16–18 in further education. We are asking questions about how you talk about Jesus, how you share your faith, and what language you find helpful when speaking to others about the gospel.

What Information We Collect
We will ask for the following information:

  • Name

  • Age

  • Gender (optional)

  • Email address

  • Geographical area

  • Church denomination

  • Your survey responses

Some information is optional (e.g., gender), and you are free to skip any questions you feel uncomfortable answering.

Why We Collect Your Information
We are collecting your data to:

  • Analyse how 16-18-year-olds talk about the gospel and share their faith.

  • Improve resources, training, and programs that help young people engage with their peers about faith.

How We Use Your Data
Your responses will be used by Festive for:

  • Research purposes (e.g., analyzing trends, creating better resources).

  • Future communication related to this survey, such as follow-up activities, events, newsletters, or updates related to this research.

We will not share your personal details with anyone outside of Festive unless required by law.

Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.

  • Request correction or deletion of your data.

  • Withdraw consent at any time (which will stop us using your data further).

  • Make a complaint to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you feel your data rights are being violated.

How Long We Keep Your Data
We will keep your personal data for 12 months from the date of this survey, after which it will be deleted or anonymized. Anonymized data will no longer be linked to you.

Our Legal Basis for Using Your Data

We are processing your data based on your explicit consent. By completing this survey, you are giving us permission to use your answers and personal data for the purposes outlined above.

How to Contact Us
If you have any questions or would like to exercise your rights, please contact us:
📧 info@festive.org.uk
🌐 www.festive.org.uk

If you have any concerns about how we handle your data, you can also contact our Data Protection Officer at info@festive.org.uk

THANKS FOR READING!