Privacy Policy
Last updated January 2026
Sustainable Wantage respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use and protect any information you provide when using our website, sustainablewantage.org.uk.
Who we are
Sustainable Wantage is a community focused organisation promoting sustainability and environmental action in and around Wantage.
Our website address is https://sustainablewantage.org.uk
What information we collect
We may collect and process the following information:
Your name and email address if you contact us via a form or email
Any information you choose to include in messages sent to us
Technical data such as IP address, browser type and pages visited, collected via cookies and analytics tools
We only collect personal data that is necessary and relevant.
How we use your information
We use your information to:
Respond to enquiries and messages
Provide information you have requested
Improve our website and understand how it is used
Maintain the security and performance of our website
We do not sell, rent or trade your personal data to third parties.
Lawful basis for processing
Under UK GDPR, we process your data on the following lawful bases:
Consent, where you have contacted us or opted in to communications
Legitimate interests, to run and improve our website and services
You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve your experience and to understand how visitors use the site. Cookies are small files stored on your device.
You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how the website functions.
Third party services
We may use trusted third party services such as website hosting providers or analytics tools. These providers only process data on our instructions and are required to keep your data secure.
How we store and protect your data
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss or misuse.
We only keep personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected.
Your data protection rights
You have the right to:
Request access to the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your personal data
Object to or restrict how we process your data
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
Links to other websites
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and take effect immediately.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us via the website.