Privacy Policy.

Effective Date: 28/11/2024
Last Updated: 28/11/2024

Cardross Community Council ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website.

1. Who We Are

Cardross Community Council

Geilston Hall, Main Street, Cardross, G82 5PA
hello@cardross.org

We are the data controller for the purposes of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Name and contact information (e.g., email address, phone number).

  • Information you provide via forms on our website.

  • Technical data, including IP address, browser type, and cookies.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Respond to your enquiries or provide services.

  • Improve our website and user experience.

  • Comply with legal obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

  • Your consent (e.g., when you sign up for newsletters).

  • Performance of a contract (e.g., fulfilling a service request).

  • Legal obligations or legitimate interests (e.g., improving services).

5. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience. For more information, please see our Cookies Policy.

6. How We Protect Your Data

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure your personal data is secure.

7. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers, such as payment processors or analytics providers. We do not sell your personal data.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

9. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request corrections to your data.

  • Request deletion of your data.

  • Object to or restrict processing of your data.

  • Lodge a complaint with the ICO (www.ico.org.uk).

10. International Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the UK, we ensure it is protected through recognised safeguards.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated on our website.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: hello@cardross.org