Introduction
Community Nature Reserve ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website and services.
What Data We Collect
We collect the following types of personal data:
- Garden Registration: First name, last name (optional), email address (optional), town or postcode area, garden type, and wildlife-friendly actions planned.
- Contact Form: Name, email address, enquiry category, subject, and message content.
- Website Usage: Anonymous analytics data about how you use our website.
Why We Collect This Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To register your garden as part of the Community Nature Reserve
- To send you occasional updates about the reserve (if you provided your email)
- To respond to your enquiries and provide support
- To understand how our website is used and improve our services
- To demonstrate the collective impact of the reserve to partners and funders
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on your consent, which you provide when you submit the garden registration form or contact form. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.
How We Protect Your Data
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Your data is stored securely and access is restricted to authorized personnel only.
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share aggregated, anonymized data (such as the total number of registered gardens) with partners and for reporting purposes. We will never share your individual details without your explicit consent.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. If you request deletion of your data, we will remove it within 30 days.
Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate data.
- Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a portable format.
- Right to Object: You can object to certain types of processing.
Cookies
Our website uses essential cookies to ensure proper functionality. We also use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site. For more information, please see our Cookie Notice.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
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 revision date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]