Privacy Notice
Stokesley Town Council
Introduction
Stokesley Town Council is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy.
This privacy notice explains how we collect, use and protect personal information when you use our website.
Stokesley Town Council processes personal data in accordance with:
- UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
- Data Protection Act 2018
Data Controller
The data controller for personal information collected through this website is:
Stokesley Town Council
If you have any questions about this privacy notice or how your data is handled, please contact the council directly.
Information We May Collect
We may collect personal information when you:
- Complete an online form
- Contact the council via email
- Register for events or services
- Subscribe to newsletters or updates
Information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Any information you provide in your enquiry
How We Use Your Information
Your information will only be used for the purpose for which it was provided, including:
- Responding to enquiries
- Providing council services
- Sending information about local services, events or council activities
- Improving our website and services
We will not sell or share your personal information with third parties unless required by law or necessary to provide services on our behalf.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request erasure of your personal data
- Restrict or object to data processing
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Further information is available at
https://ico.org.uk
Data Security
Stokesley Town Council takes appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against loss, misuse or unauthorised access.
However, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Data Retention
Personal data will only be kept for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law.