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Privacy Policy
Eskdaleside cum Ugglebarnby Parish Council


Effective Date: 19 Feb 2025

1. Introduction

Eskdaleside cum Ugglebarnby Parish Council ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Data We Collect

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

  • Personal details: Name, address, email, phone number.

  • Correspondence: Any communications you send to us, including emails and contact form submissions.

  • Website usage data: Information on how you use our website, collected via cookies and analytics tools.

  • Event participation data: Information provided when registering for council events or meetings.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide services and respond to enquiries.

  • To manage council operations, including meeting arrangements and consultations.

  • To comply with legal obligations, such as responding to Freedom of Information requests.

  • To improve our website and services.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Data

We process your data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you have given clear consent for us to process your data (e.g., newsletter subscriptions).

  • Legal obligation: When processing is necessary for compliance with the law (e.g., public records requirements).

  • Public task: When processing is necessary for performing a task in the public interest.

  • Legitimate interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests and not overridden by your rights.

5. Data Sharing and Security

We will not sell or share your personal data with third parties except:

  • When required by law.

  • When working with service providers who help us operate our website (under strict data protection agreements).

  • When necessary for the delivery of public services.

We take appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

6. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data where applicable.

  • Restriction: Request limited processing of your data.

  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

  • Data portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

7. Data Retention

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

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience. For details on how we use cookies and how you can manage your preferences, please see our [Cookie Policy].

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

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Email:[email protected]
Phone: 07459 101188

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.