Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Shropshire First is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store your personal data when you use our website or contact form, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable laws.
2. Data We Collect
We may collect the following personal data when you interact with our website:
- Name
- Email address
- Postal address
- Any other details you provide via our contact form or communications.
3. How We Use Your Data
Your personal data will only be used for the following purposes:
- To respond to your enquiries or messages.
- To keep you informed about Shropshire First events, campaigns, or initiatives (with your explicit consent).
- To comply with legal obligations.
We will not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
The legal basis for processing your personal data includes:
- Consent: Where you have explicitly agreed to receive communications from us.
- Legitimate interest: For responding to enquiries or managing correspondence.
- Compliance with legal obligations: Where necessary to meet regulatory requirements.
5. Sharing Your Data
We will not share your personal data with third parties unless required to do so by law or with your explicit consent.
6. Data Storage and Security
We take all reasonable steps to ensure that your data is stored securely and protected against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Your data will be stored for no longer than is necessary for the purposes stated above.
7. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
- The right to access your data.
- The right to rectification if your data is incorrect or incomplete.
- The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten").
- The right to restrict processing.
- The right to data portability.
- The right to object to processing.
- The right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
8. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your user experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
10. Changes to the Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
