BARHAM PARISH COUNCIL – PRIVACY STATEMENT
BPC – Privacy Statement – 2024
- Introduction and General Terms
This Privacy Policy relates to our use of any personal information we collect from you via the website or email contact.
This Privacy Policy explains the following:
- what information Barham PC may collect about you;
- how Barham PC will use information we collect about you;
- when Barham PC may use your details to contact you;
- whether Barham PC will disclose your details to anyone else;
- your choices regarding the personal information you provide to us;
Barham PC is committed to safeguarding your personal information. Whenever you provide such information, we are legally obliged to use your information in line with all applicable laws concerning the protection of personal information, including the Data Protection Act 1998 (these laws are referred to collectively in this Privacy and Cookies Policy as the “data protection laws”). No website can be completely secure; if you have any concerns that your data could have been compromised, please get in touch straight away.
The Barham website may contain hyperlinks to websites owned and operated by third parties. These third-party websites have their own privacy policies, and are also likely to use cookies, and we therefore urge you to review them. They will govern the use of personal information you submit when visiting these websites, which may also be collected by cookies. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the privacy practices of such third-party websites and your use of such websites is at your own risk.
- Who are we?
Barham Parish Council is a small civil parish council in East Kent.
When we refer to ‘’we’’ or ‘’our’’ or ‘’Barham PC’’ we are referring to Barham Parish Council.
- What information will Barham PC collect about me?
We do not actively collect data from anyone. But data may be supplied to us if you contact us. This might consist of information such as your name, email address, postal address, telephone or mobile number, gender or date of birth.
- How will Barham PC use the information it holds about me?
Barham PC will only use your personal information for contacting you in relation to Barham PC’s activities.
In the unlikely event that Barham PC proposes using your personal information for any other uses we will ensure that we notify you first.
When will Barham PC contact me?
Barham PC may contact you:
- in relation to any correspondence we receive from you or any comment or complaint you make about Barham PC or matters in which Barham PC may have an interest.
- in relation to any contribution you have submitted to Barham PC, e.g., on Barham PC message boards or via text or voicemail message;
- to update you on any material changes to Barham PC’s policies and practices
- Will I be contacted for marketing purposes?
No.
Will Barham PC share my personal information with anyone else?
We will keep your information within Barham PC except where disclosure is required or permitted by law.
Generally, we will use your information within Barham PC and will only share it outside Barham PC where you have requested it or given your consent.
Offensive or inappropriate content on Barham PC websites
If you post or send content which may reasonably be deemed to be offensive, inappropriate or objectionable, Barham PC may remove such content.
Where Barham PC reasonably believes that you are or may be in breach of any applicable laws, for example on hate speech, Barham PC may disclose your personal information to relevant third parties, including to law enforcement agencies or your internet provider. Barham PC would only do so in circumstances where such disclosure is permitted under applicable laws, including data protection law.
What if I am a user aged under 18?
If you are aged 18 or under, please get your parent/guardian’s permission before you provide any personal information to Barham PC.
How long will Barham PC keep my information?
We will hold your personal information on our systems for as long as is necessary for the relevant activity.
Can I find out what personal information Barham PC holds about me?
Under the Data Protection Act you have the right to request a copy of the personal information Barham PC holds about you and to have any inaccuracies corrected. (We charge £25 for information requests and require you to prove your identity with 2 pieces of approved identification). We will use reasonable efforts consistent with our legal duty to supply, correct or delete personal information about you on our files. If you are within the UK, please address requests and questions about this or any other question about this Privacy Policy to the Data Protection Officer, Barham Parish Council, 1 Hall Place, Barham, Kent, CT3 4NF.
We will need two copies of forms of identification, which can be:
Passport, driving licence, birth certificate, utility bill (from last 3 months), current vehicle registration document, bank statement (from last 3 months), rent book (from last 3 months).
Changes to Barham PC’s Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time so you may wish to check it each time you submit personal information to Barham PC. The date of the most recent revisions will appear on this page. If you do not agree to these changes, please do not continue to use the Barham website to submit personal information to Barham PC. If material changes are made to the Privacy Policy, for instance affecting how we would like to use your personal information, we will provide a more prominent notice (including, for certain services, email notification of Privacy Policy changes).
- Contacting Barham PC about this Privacy Policy
If you any questions or comments about this Privacy Policy please contact:
The Data Protection Officer, Barham Parish Council: clerk@barhamparishcouncil.gov.uk