Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 7th April 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit riverannanrestoration.org.

1. Who we are

This website is operated by the River Annan Restoration Project, based in Scotland, United Kingdom. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

2. What personal data we collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Name and email address (when you submit an enquiry or sign up for our newsletter)
• Usage data (via Google Analytics – anonymised information about your browser, device, and pages visited)

3. How we collect personal data

We collect personal data directly from you when you:

• Fill out and submit our contact form
• Subscribe to our newsletter

We also collect data automatically through cookies used by Google Analytics.

4. Purpose and legal basis for processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• To respond to your enquiry (legal basis: legitimate interest)
• To send you newsletters, if you have opted in (legal basis: consent)
• To monitor and improve website performance (legal basis: legitimate interest)

We do not use your data for any other purpose and do not share it with third parties.

5. Email newsletters

If you sign up for our newsletter, we will use your name and email address to send you occasional updates and news related to the River Annan Restoration Project. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in the email or by contacting us directly.

6. Cookies

We use cookies through Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data. This helps us improve the website experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

7. Data sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data. All data is handled by our internal team and is kept confidential.

8. Data retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to:

• Respond to enquiries
• Send newsletters (until you unsubscribe)
• Meet legal obligations

After that, your data will be securely deleted.

9. Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent for marketing at any time
• Object to or restrict processing in certain situations

To exercise your rights, please contact us via the contact form on our website.

10. Children’s data

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

11. Contact us

If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact us through the form at:
https://riverannanrestoration.org/contact