The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into law in the UK on May 25th, 2018. It replaced the 1998 Data Protection Act and introduced new rules on privacy notices, as well as processing and safeguarding personal data.

This data protection policy sets out how Crossmichael & District Community Council (hereafter “we”) use and protect any information you may give us when you use the contact form above.

We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.

We may change this policy from time to time by updating this page and you should check it occasionally to ensure that you are happy with any changes.

What information we may collect:
- your name
- your contact information including email address
- demographic information such as postcode
- other information relevant to surveys.

What we do with the information we gather
We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, in particular for the following reasons:
- Internal record keeping;
- We may use the information to improve our services;
- We may periodically send promotional emails about new events or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided;
- From time to time, we may also use your information to contact you for market research purposes;
- We may contact you by email, phone, fax or mail.

Security
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

Controlling your personal information If you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by contacting us.

We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we are required by law to do so. You may request details of personal information which we hold about you for which a small fee will be payable.

If you would like a copy of the information held on you, please contact us . If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please send an email as soon as possible. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.