Adlington Greenbelt, Save Adlington, and the Supporters of the Adlington Greenbelt Facebook group (“we”, “us”, or “our”) are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our websites and campaigns.
1. Who We Are
We are a community-led campaign working to protect the Adlington Greenbelt. For any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we use your data, you can contact us at: 📧 info@saveadlington.co.uk
2. Information We Collect
We collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Mailing List Signup: When you sign up for our mailing list, we collect your name and email address. This information is used solely to send you updates and newsletters about our campaigns.
- Photo and Video Uploads: If you upload photos or videos as part of our campaigns, we collect the media you submit and any accompanying information (e.g. your name, caption, or message).
- Technical Information: We use basic analytics tools to understand website usage. These tools do not collect personally identifiable information or use cookies that track individuals.
We do not knowingly collect or process data relating to children under 18 years of age.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To send campaign updates and newsletters to those who subscribe.
- To feature submitted photos or videos on our website, Facebook group, or other campaign materials (such as posters or newsletters).
- To manage and improve our websites and campaigns.
We will always process your information lawfully, fairly, and transparently.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:
- Consent: for adding you to our mailing list and for using any media you upload.
- Legitimate Interest: for maintaining and improving our website and campaigns.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by emailing gdpr@saveadlington.co.uk
- Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal data with third parties. We may use secure third-party services (such as a mailing list provider) solely to send newsletters on our behalf, and only where they comply with UK data protection law.
- Retention of Data
Mailing list details are kept until you unsubscribe.
Uploaded photos and videos will be stored and used until the campaign concludes, after which they will be securely deleted or archived for record purposes only.
- Your Data Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction or deletion of your data.
Withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at gdpr@saveadlington.co.uk
- Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
- Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with a new “last updated” date.