Privacy Statement

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

What Data We Collect

Contact Details

Full name and preferred title
Postal address for local communications
Email address and phone numbers

Event & Booking Information

Participation in community projects like 'The Spruces'
Registration details for seasonal events such as the Easter Egg Hunt and Music Bingo
Volunteering preferences and availability
Permitted photos of participants at our community events

Website Usage

IP address and browser type for technical diagnostics
Cookie data to remember your preferences and improve navigation
Usage metrics identifying which pages are most helpful to the community

How We Use Your Information

Event Coordination

We use booking information to manage community event capacities, volunteer coordination, and ensuring a safe environment for all local participants.

Communications

Your contact details allow us to send newsletters and urgent updates about village tidy-ups, monthly 'Spruces', and upcoming seasonal events.

Group Improvements

Website usage data helps us understand which community resources are most valued, guiding our efforts to keep our local area looking its absolute best.

Security & Retention

We implement robust security measures to ensure your information is protected. We only retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations.

Your Rights

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you at any time.
Update: Ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
Delete: Request the removal of your personal data when it is no longer needed.