Privacy Policy

Dursley Welcomes Walkers is subject to data protection regulations under UK Law (UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018) which control the use of personal data.

 

1. What Data We Collect

We only collect personal data necessary for the administration of Dursley Welcomes Walkers. This may include your:

  • Name
  • Address
  • Email address
  • Telephone number

 

2. Our Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

Under the UK GDPR, the lawful bases we rely on for processing this information are:

Your consent: You are able to remove your consent at any time. You can do this by contacting info@dursleywelcomeswalkers.org.uk.

Legitimate interests: We process your data where it is necessary for running the walking group, managing events, and ensuring participant safety.

 

3. How We Use and Share Your Data

Dursley Welcomes Walkers will:

Only contact individuals by email, telephone, or post in the specific way explicit permission has been given. Permission can be withdrawn at any time.

Securely look after your data and notify members immediately if a data breach occurs.

Not pass your data onto any third party without your explicit consent.

Ensure that any information provided for publication in the walking festival brochure will only be used in strict accordance with the explicit permission you have given.

 

4. Website Cookies

Our website uses basic cookies to function effectively and to analyze visitor traffic. By using our website, you agree to our use of these cookies. We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information.

 

5. How Long We Keep Your Data (Data Retention)

We review our data records regularly. We will retain your personal information for as long as you are actively involved with Dursley Welcomes Walkers. If you become inactive, or if you request to leave the group, your data will be securely deleted and destroyed within 12 months, ensuring it cannot be accessed in the future.

 

6. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have significant rights, including the right to ask us for copies of your personal information, and the right to ask us to rectify or erase information you think is inaccurate.

If you wish to make a request, we will respond to you within one month.

 

7. How to Contact Us or Complain

Any queries relating to the Dursley Welcomes Walkers Privacy Policy should be directed via our Contact page, here.

If you have any concerns about our use of your personal information, you also have the right to make a complaint to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection.

Website: https://www.ico.org.uk

Helpline: 0303 123 1113