Retention Schedule

Type of InformationPurposeRetention PeriodAction After Retention
Referral form dataTo process service requests or support referrals3 years from last contactSecurely deleted or anonymised
Volunteer applications & recordsTo manage volunteering involvement3 years from end of volunteeringSecurely deleted or anonymised
Mentor applications & recordsTo manage mentor relationships3 years from end of involvementSecurely deleted or anonymised
Donation records (incl. donor contact)To process and acknowledge donations6 years (required for accounting)Securely deleted or anonymised
Marketing and communications preferencesTo manage contact preferencesUntil individual opts outDeleted immediately on request
General enquiries or contact form dataTo respond to questions or requests1 year from last contactSecurely deleted
Recruitment data (unsuccessful applicants)For hiring and future consideration6 months from decision dateSecurely deleted