At Dadss (“we”, “us”, or “our”), accessible from https://dadss.co.uk, we take your privacy seriously. We understand that visitors may be dealing with sensitive legal situations, and we are committed to handling personal information with care, discretion, and respect.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Dadss is an independent online service dedicated to providing free support and guidance to individuals who have been accused of domestic abuse, or who are subject to a Domestic Abuse Protection Order (DAPO) or a Non-Molestation Order (Non-Mol).
Website: https://dadss.co.uk
Contact email: office@dadss.co.uk
For the purposes of data protection law, Dadss is the “data controller” of your personal data.
We aim to collect as little personal data as possible. Depending on how you use the website, we may collect:
Contact information – such as your name and email if you reach out to us
Message content – any information you choose to include when contacting us
Technical data – IP address, browser type, device, and operating system
Usage data – information about how visitors interact with the website
You are not required to provide sensitive personal details to access the general information on our site.
We recognise that communications with Dadss may include highly sensitive legal information.
We only process sensitive information if you voluntarily provide it
All communications are treated confidentially
Sensitive data is never used for marketing or profiling
We only request sensitive data when it is necessary to respond to your enquiry or provide support.
We collect data through:
Direct interactions (email, contact forms, or messaging)
Automated technologies such as cookies and analytics tools
We use personal data only to:
Respond to enquiries or requests for support
Provide information or signposting to relevant legal or support resources
Where you request or consent, share your details with trusted legal professionals or law firms for the purpose of obtaining legal support
Operate and improve our website
Ensure the security and proper functioning of the site
Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
Under UK GDPR, we rely on:
Consent – where you have chosen to contact us or request legal support
Legitimate interests – to operate a safe, functional support service
Legal obligation – where required by law
Where sensitive data is involved, we rely on your explicit consent.
Dadss uses cookies to ensure the website functions properly and to understand how it is used.
These may include:
Essential cookies required for site operation
Analytics cookies (e.g. Google Analytics) to help improve the website
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
We may share personal data with trusted third parties where necessary, including:
Law firms or legal professionals, where you have requested support or consented to a referral
Website hosting providers
Website analytics services
We only share the minimum information required. All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with UK data protection law.
We do not share personal data with law enforcement, courts, or other organisations unless legally required to do so.
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
Enquiry data is kept while correspondence is ongoing or reasonably required
Technical and analytics data is retained in aggregated or anonymised form wherever possible
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, contact us at office@dadss.co.uk.
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://www.ico.org.uk
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Access to personal information is restricted to those who need it to provide support.
Our website may contain links to external organisations or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at:
Email: office@dadss.co.uk