privacy

Bolton Green Umbrella Privacy Policy

Bolton Green Umbrella obtains information about you in the course of the dealings it has with you. This privacy policy explains how we use any personal information we collect.

What information do we collect about you?

The only personal information we hold about you is any information that you choose to provide. The only information our website automatically records is users' IP address. These IP addresses are collected purely for analytical purposes, they are not linked to any personal data and visitors to our website remain anonymous.

How will we use your information?

We only use your information for the purposes for which it was intended. As defined by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the lawful basis for processing your information is when:

  • Consent of the data subject is given;
  • Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with the data subject or to take steps to enter into a contract;
  • Processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation;
  • Processing is necessary to protect the vital interests of a data subject or another person;
  • Processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller;
  • Necessary for the purposes of legitimate interests pursued by the controller or a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests, rights or freedoms of the data subject.

The following table outlines how your information will be used and if it will be shared with anyone. Information is only shared for the purposes for which it is intended and on a need to know basis.

Your Relationship with Bolton Green Umbrella What Information Purpose of Collection Lawful Basis for Processing Shared With
Website Visitor IP address Website usage analysis (Google Analytics) Performance of Contract Not shared
Newsletter Subscriber E-mail address, local group membership (if any), interests (if any) Registration for weekly newsletter Legitimate interests Not shared
Registered Volunteer Group / Local Business Name, organisation, contact details Registration of group, marketing of group on this website Legitimate interests, consent Visitors to this website, newsletter subscribers

How do we store your information?

We store all your information securely, we restrict access to only those who need it. Your information will only be retained for as long as you have a relationship with Bolton Green Umbrella.

Marketing

We will not pass your information on to a third party for marketing purposes.

Access to your information

You have the right to request a copy of the information that we hold about you. To request this information you can email info@boltongreenumbrella.org.uk

We will require proof of your identity before the information can be given. There is no charge for this service. We aim to reply as promptly as possible within one month of the request. Some more complicated requests may take longer; you will be advised if this is the case. Requests which are unfounded, excessive or unreasonable may be refused and you will be advised if this is the case.

We want to make sure that your personal information is accurate and up to date. You may ask us to correct or remove information you think is inaccurate.

How to complain about our handling of your information

If you are not happy with the way we have handled your information, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). Information about how to make a complaint can be found at www.ico.org.uk.

Cookies

Bolton Green Umbrella uses cookies to improve your experience when using our website. By continuing to browse this site, we presume that you agree to their use.

Cookies on this site

Cookie Name Cookie Purpose
__cfduid Used by the content network, Cloudflare, to identify trusted web traffic.
PHPSESSID Preserves user session state across page requests.
_ga Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website.
_gat Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate.
_gid Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website.
__stid Registers a unique ID that identifies the user's device for return visits.
collect Used to send data to Google Analytics about the visitor's device and behaviour.
impression.php/# Used by Facebook to register impressions on pages with the Facebook login button.

Other websites

Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. This privacy policy only applies to this website, so when you click on a link to another website, you should be aware of their own privacy policies.

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