Last updated: June 2026

Justice Support International CIC (“JSI”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information responsibly and securely.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you use our website, contact us, participate in our programmes, or engage with our services.

Justice Support International CIC is a UK-registered Community Interest Company.

Justice Support International CIC provides legal protection, resettlement support, and pro bono case management for legal professionals, democratic actors, and individuals at risk.

For the purposes of UK data protection law, JSI is the “data controller” responsible for your personal information.

For any privacy-related enquiries, please contact:

Email: info@justicesupportinternational.com
Website: www.justicesupportinternational.com

We may collect and process the following categories of personal information:

• Name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Professional information
• Organisation or affiliation
• Information submitted through contact forms
• Event registrations or volunteer applications
• Communications you send to us

In limited circumstances, we may process sensitive personal information where necessary for safeguarding, legal support, protection, or resettlement-related purposes. This may include:

• Nationality or immigration status
• Information relating to persecution or security risks
• Professional legal background
• Human rights or protection-related information

We only process such information where lawful and necessary.

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Website usage data
• Cookies and analytics information
  

We may use personal information to:

• Respond to enquiries
• Manage partnerships and collaborations
• Coordinate legal or protection-related support
• Administer volunteer or pro bono activities
• Organise events and communications
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
• Protect the safety and security of individuals and programmes

We only process personal data where we have a lawful basis under applicable data protection laws.

Under UK GDPR, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

• Consent
• Legitimate interests
• Performance of a contract
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Protection of vital interests
• Substantial public interest where applicable

Where sensitive personal data is processed, we apply additional safeguards and lawful conditions required by law.

Given the nature of our work, confidentiality and security are extremely important to us.

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against:

• unauthorised access,
• disclosure,
• misuse,
• loss,
• or alteration.

Access to sensitive information is restricted to authorised personnel and trusted partners where necessary.

However, no online system can be guaranteed completely secure, and users should avoid sharing highly sensitive information through unsecured channels or public social media platforms.

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information where necessary with:

• trusted legal or professional partners,
• pro bono legal advisers,
• service providers,
• partner organisations,
• regulators or authorities where legally required.

Information is shared only where necessary, proportionate, and subject to appropriate safeguards.

Due to the international nature of our work, personal information may occasionally be transferred outside the United Kingdom.

Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for:

• operational purposes,
• legal obligations,
• safeguarding,
• security,
• and programme administration.

Retention periods may vary depending on the nature and sensitivity of the information.

Under UK data protection law, you may have rights to:

• access your personal information,
• request correction of inaccurate data,
• request deletion of your data,
• object to processing,
• restrict processing,
• request data portability,
• withdraw consent where applicable.

Some rights may be limited where confidentiality, legal obligations, or security considerations apply.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve functionality and understand website usage.

You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or partner organisations.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

JSI may maintain professional social media accounts for informational and institutional purposes.

Please note:

• social media platforms are not secure channels for confidential communications,
• we cannot process assistance requests through public comments or social media messages,
• users should avoid sharing sensitive personal information publicly.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes.

The latest version will always be published on our website.

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, please contact:

Justice Support International CIC
info@justicesupportinternational.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Website: https://ico.org.uk