Privacy Policy for Every 3 Seconds

Effective Date:  22nd May 2026

At Every 3 Seconds, accessible from https://every3seconds.com, we are committed to protecting the privacy, dignity, and safety of the individuals who engage with our services.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information.

 

1. Who We Are

Every 3 Seconds provides the Oasis of Strength 12-week domestic abuse programme, supporting women who have experienced or are currently experiencing abusive relationships. Our services are delivered both online and in person.

 

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

Information you provide directly:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Information submitted through registration or referral forms

  • Relevant personal circumstances needed to provide appropriate support

Information provided by professionals:

  • Referral details from support workers or agencies

  • Information necessary to support programme participation

Automatically collected information:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of visits

 

3. How We Use Your Information

At Every 3 Seconds, we use your information to:

  • Process referrals and registrations

  • Deliver and manage the Oasis of Strength programme

  • Communicate with you about your participation

  • Support safeguarding and wellbeing

  • Improve our website and services

  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations

 

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Every 3 Seconds processes personal data based on:

  • Your consent

  • Providing a service you request

  • Legitimate interests (safe and effective delivery of support services)

  • Legal obligations

Where sensitive information is involved, we take additional care and only process what is necessary.

 

5. Data Retention

At Every 3 Seconds, we retain personal data only for as long as necessary to provide our services and meet legal and safeguarding responsibilities.

In most cases:

  • Client and referral records are retained for a limited period after support ends

  • This is to ensure appropriate safeguarding, continuity, and legal compliance

  • After this period, data is securely deleted or anonymised

We do not keep personal data longer than necessary.

 

6. How We Protect Your Data

We take appropriate steps to protect your information, including:

  • Secure systems and password protection

  • Restricted access to sensitive data

  • Confidential handling of all personal information

 

7. Safeguarding and Confidentiality

At Every 3 Seconds, we understand that the information shared with us may be highly sensitive. We are committed to handling all personal information with care, respect, and confidentiality.

Information you provide will only be used to support your participation in our services and to ensure your safety and wellbeing.

Access to personal information is limited to those who need it in order to provide appropriate support.

In certain situations, we may need to share information without your consent where there are safeguarding concerns, such as risk of serious harm to you or others, or where required by law. In such cases, we will always aim to act in your best interests and handle information responsibly.

 

8. Sharing Your Information

Every 3 Seconds does not sell or trade personal data.

We may share information where necessary:

  • With professionals involved in your support (where appropriate)

  • Where required for safeguarding or legal reasons

 

9. Cookies and Website Usage

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to ensure that it functions properly and to help us understand how visitors use it.

At Every 3 Seconds, we aim to keep the use of cookies to a minimum and do not use them to collect sensitive personal information.

We may introduce additional tools, such as website analytics, in the future to improve our services. If this happens, this Privacy Policy will be updated, and where required, you will be given options to manage cookies.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

 

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your data (where appropriate)

  • Object to or restrict how your data is used

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

 

11. Children’s Information

Our services are intended for adults aged 18 and over. Every 3 Seconds does not knowingly collect or process personal information from individuals under 18.

If we become aware that information has been provided by someone under 18, we will take steps to delete it.

 

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact Every 3 Seconds at:

freedom@every3seconds.com

 

13. Updates to This Policy

Every 3 Seconds may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

 

14. Consent

By using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.