Who We Are
This study is conducted by An Abundance Ltd, trading as Department of Change, an innovation consultancy based in London, as part of our SuperAgers community initiative. An Abundance Ltd is the data controller responsible for the collection and use of your personal data in alignment with responsible business practices.
Why We Collect Your Data
We are conducting this study to better understand ageing vs longevity. Your responses will help us shape future programmes, products, and services that support wellness at every life stage.
What Data We Collect
The survey collects anonymised responses by default. However, you may choose to provide personal data such as your email address, marital status, and other demographic details. This is entirely optional and will only be used for the purposes you consent to.
Lawful Basis for Processing
We rely on your consent to process any personal data you choose to provide. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. For anonymised data, no personal identifiers are stored or processed.
How We Use Your Data
Anonymised data will be used for research and analysis.
Personal data (if provided) may be used to contact you about follow-up studies, community updates, or relevant resources related to wellness and longevity.
We will not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Security Measures
Secure data collection via encrypted survey platforms.
Access controls to ensure only authorised personnel can view personal data.
Regular audits and reviews of our data handling practices.
Secure storage of data on UK-based or GDPR-compliant servers.
Data minimisation practices to ensure we only collect what is necessary.
In the event of a data breach, we have procedures in place to assess the risk and notify the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and affected individuals where required.
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction or deletion of your data.
Withdraw consent at any time.
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined above or as required by law. Our retention schedule is as follows:
Anonymised survey responses: retained indefinitely for research purposes.
Email addresses and demographic data (if provided): retained for up to 3 years after the last interaction.
Financial or contractual data (if applicable): retained for 6 years in accordance with UK tax law.
We regularly review our data holdings and securely delete or anonymise data that is no longer required.
How We Comply with GDPR
We maintain internal records of processing activities and conduct regular data audits.
We implement data minimisation and purpose limitation principles.
We have a breach response protocol and notify the ICO and affected individuals when necessary.
We review and manage contracts with third-party processors to ensure GDPR compliance.
We provide staff training on data protection and privacy responsibilities.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or your data, please contact:
An Abundance Ltd (t/a Department of Change)
Email: debi@departmentofchange.co.uk
Phone: +44 (0)7525 351 844
Registered Office: 70 Southerton Road, London, W6 0PH
How to Complain
If you have any concerns about our use of your personal data, you can make a complaint to us using the contact details above.
If you remain unhappy with how we’ve used your data after raising a complaint with us, you can also complain to the ICO:
Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF
Helpline number: 0303 123 1113
Website: https://www.ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint
