Privacy Policy

Last updated: 06/11/2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Papplewick Parish Council (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects personal information when you use our website https://www.papplewick.org

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of data:

Your name and contact information (for example, when you contact us via forms or email)

Information you provide in communications or feedback

Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited (via analytics tools)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use this information to:

Respond to your enquiries or requests

Improve the website and its functionality

Comply with legal or statutory obligations

Maintain records for council business and transparency

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell or trade your personal data. We may share information only when:

Required by law or a regulatory obligation

Necessary to operate the website (for example, with our web hosting provider or analytics service)

All third-party services we use are required to keep your data secure and process it in accordance with UK data protection law.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as needed to fulfil the purposes described above or as required by law.

5. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you

Request correction or deletion of your information

Object to or restrict processing

Withdraw consent (where applicable)

Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk

To exercise these rights, please contact us at clerk@papplewick.org

6. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational steps to keep your personal information safe from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Please check this page occasionally to ensure you are aware of any changes.

8. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding your personal data or this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Papplewick Parish Council
Email: clerk@papplewick.org

Website: https://www.papplewick.org