Privacy and Cookies Policy

Cowes Town Waterfront Trust is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy.

What Information We Collect

We may collect and process:

• Personal details (such as name, email, organisation) submitted via forms
• Information provided as part of grant applications
• Basic website usage data (via cookies and analytics tools)

We do not knowingly collect data from children.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to enquiries
• Process grant applications
• Communicate with applicants
• Improve our website and services

We only process your data where we have a lawful basis, including:

• Legitimate interest
• Consent (where required)
• Legal obligations

Data Sharing

We do not sell your data.

Your information may be shared with:

• Trustees or assessors reviewing applications
• Service providers (e.g. website hosting, form processing tools)

All processing is carried out securely and only where necessary.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

• Process applications
• Meet legal and regulatory requirements

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your data
• Request correction
• Request deletion
• Object to processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

Cookies

This website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyse website usage.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential cookies – required for site functionality
• Analytics cookies – help us understand how visitors use the site

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools such as:

• Website analytics (e.g. Google Analytics)
• Form processing tools (e.g. Forminator)

These providers may process data on our behalf.

Data Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

Contact

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact:

Cowes Town Waterfront Trust
Email: info@cowestownwaterfronttrust.org.uk

Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Please check this page periodically.