Merseyside Police Federation is committed to respecting your privacy. This privacy policy applies to members, staff, and all third parties. Unless stated otherwise, the PFEW is the Controller of any personal information collected from you.

We will update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with an updated revision date. If we make material changes, we will provide notice.

What Do We Collect From You?

We collect information about visitors to our website using cookies. Read our Cookies Policy for more.

We also collect information about our members, either from police forces or directly from you. This may include:

  • Name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Force
  • Division/Station
  • Contact telephone number
  • Date of birth
  • National insurance number
  • Warrant number
  • Marital status
  • Case information and notes

How Do We Use Your Information?

Depending on your interaction with us, we may use your information to:

  • Contact you about Federation matters (e.g. voting, training, insurance)
  • Process claims on your behalf
  • Conduct statistical research

Sharing Your Information

We do not share your data for direct marketing without consent.

We use third-party data processors under strict contracts. They:

  • Act only on our instructions
  • Do not share your data
  • Store it securely for the time instructed

We may share your data when legally required, such as under a court order, and only with a lawful basis.

We are not responsible for external privacy policies. Please read the notices on any external sites you visit.

Children

We do not offer services directly to children or actively collect their data. However, we may receive information about children during claim processes. This policy applies to children where relevant.

Security

We implement organisational, physical, and IT security measures to protect your data.

Location of Processing

All personal information is stored within the EU.

Legal Basis

We collect and use personal data:

  • As part of our public task under statute
  • To fulfil contracts
  • When we have a legitimate interest that does not override your privacy rights

Your Rights

You may request:

  • Access to your personal data
  • Correction of inaccurate data
  • Erasure of your data in some cases
  • Restriction or objection to processing
  • Data portability

To exercise these rights, contact the DPO below.

Contact – Data Protection Officer

Data Protection Officer
Police Federation of England and Wales
Federation House
Highbury Drive
Leatherhead
Surrey, KT22 7UY
Email: [email protected]

For complaints, visit the Information Commissioner’s Office or call 0303 123 1113.