Privacy Policy for TheTees.org.uk
1. Introduction
At The Tees, we believe in the power of community. As a community interest company, we are committed to connecting and empowering the diverse communities of the Tees area. Protecting your privacy is a key part of this commitment. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you interact with our website, TheTees.org.uk.
2. Information We Collect
To support our mission and better serve our community, we collect certain personal information from you when you use our website. This includes your name, email address, and any other personal details you choose to provide through forms. We also use cookies to help our website function smoothly and to enhance your experience.
3. How We Collect Information
We only collect personal information that you willingly provide to us through forms on our website. These forms might be for signing up to our newsletter, participating in community activities, or contributing to our media projects. We use cookies to gather information that helps us improve the performance and functionality of our site.
4. How We Use Your Information
Your information is vital to helping us achieve our vision of a connected and empowered Tees community. We use your data for several purposes:
- To communicate with you and keep you informed about our projects, events, and opportunities to get involved.
- To better understand the impact of our work and improve the services we offer.
- To engage in community-driven marketing that aligns with our goals of unity and empowerment.
- For any other purposes that align with our mission, as deemed fit by our community interest company.
5. Sharing Your Information
We are committed to the well-being of our community, and sometimes that means sharing information with other organisations that share our vision. We may share your data with local groups that work towards similar outcomes, always with the aim of benefiting the community. Additionally, if we believe that sharing your information is necessary to protect someone’s safety, we will do so in line with our values of justice and care.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies help us make TheTees.org.uk the best it can be. We use cookies to keep our site running smoothly and to understand how you interact with it. This information allows us to continuously improve your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
7. Data Retention
We believe in the lasting impact of community action, which is why we retain your data indefinitely. However, your rights are important to us—if you ever want your information deleted, just let us know, and we’ll take care of it.
8. Your Data Protection Rights
Your privacy is your right, and we fully support that. You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request corrections to any inaccurate information.
- Ask for your data to be deleted or limit how we use it.
- Object to how we process your information.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
9. How We Protect Your Information
We take the security of your personal information seriously. We’ve implemented strong security measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Your trust is essential to us, and we are committed to keeping your information safe.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Our community is always growing and evolving, and so too might this privacy policy. If we make significant changes, we’ll let you know through our website or other appropriate channels. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we’re protecting your information.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy, we’re here to listen. Please reach out to us at:
The Tees CIC
Email: matt.campbell@thetees.org.uk / gillie.hatton@thetees.org.uk
Address: The Tees MEdia CIC, Arthur Robinson House, 13-14 The Green, Billingham, TS23 1EU
