Privacy Policy

Who we are
Alnwick Community Enterprise Limited ("we", "us" or "our") is the data controller for personal data collected through this website.
Contact details:
Email: info@acealnwick.co.uk
Address: 2 The Peth Stables, Walkergate, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1NB
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What personal data we collect
We collect personal data only where it is appropriate and necessary. This may include:
•    Your name
•    Your email address
•    Any information you choose to provide when you contact us
We do not intentionally collect special category (sensitive) personal data and ask that you do not provide it via this website unless requested.
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Why we use your information
We use personal data solely to:
•    Respond to enquiries and correspondence
•    Engage with individuals and organisations connected to our charitable purposes
•    Support community engagement, partnership working and local development initiatives
We do not use personal data for commercial marketing.
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Lawful basis for processing
Our processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with UK data protection law and is based on:
•    Legitimate interests – where processing is necessary to pursue our charitable purposes and respond appropriately to enquiries
•    Consent – where you voluntarily provide information to us
This approach reflects Charity Commission expectations that personal data should be used lawfully, proportionately and only in furtherance of charitable purposes.
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How we store and protect data
We take reasonable and proportionate steps to safeguard personal data, including limiting access and retaining information only for as long as it is necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
Personal data is reviewed periodically and is not retained indefinitely.
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Sharing your data
We do not sell or trade personal data.
Personal data may be shared only:
•    With professional advisers or service providers who are subject to confidentiality and data protection obligations; or
•    Where we are required to do so by law or regulatory authorities.
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Your rights
You have the right to:
•    Access your personal data
•    Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
•    Request deletion of your data where appropriate
•    Object to or restrict processing in certain circumstances
You also have the right to raise concerns with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK regulator for data protection:
https://www.ico.org.uk
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Changes to this notice
This Privacy Notice may be updated from time to time. The most recent version will always be available on this website.
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Cookies
This website uses essential cookies only, which are necessary for the website to function correctly.
We do not use cookies for advertising, profiling or tracking and do not collect personal data through cookies.
If our use of cookies changes in future, this page will be updated and consent will be obtained where required.
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