- Why we collect your data
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The purpose of this Privacy Notice is to explain how and for what purposes we process your personal data. It applies to personal data that is processed electronically and on paper.
Braintree District Council is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. It needs to collect your personal data so that the Council can communicate with you through our e-newsletter about the subjects and topics in which you have indicated you are interested. - Categories of personal data
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We process the following personal data:
name
email address (required)
postcode or town/village
your connection to the Braintree district.
We need this data to accurately send email updates to you and so that we are able to tailor information that will be of most interest and relevant to you.
The data is collected through:
emails
post
website
third parties. - Purpose for processing
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For Personal Data (any information related to a natural person or 'Data Subject' that can be used to directly or indirectly identify the person. For example, an email address, telephone number or IP address (when linked with an identifier):
Consent: the individual gives clear consent for the council to process their personal data to communicate with them on topics of interest and can withdraw this consent at any time by unsubscribing from the newsletters. - Providing accurate information
- We need to hold accurate and up to date information about you so that we can deliver appropriate services. If any of your details change, you need to tell us as soon as possible so that we can update your records.
- Sharing information
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The information is held in a system managed by a third party, e-shot (Forfront Ltd). You can find their privacy policy online.
The Council will not share the personal information provided with any third parties. Summary reports or grouped data, in which individuals cannot be personally identified, are used to inform decision-making or in published reports.
- Data retention
- We will keep your data to communicate with you as long as you continue to request communications. If at any time you unsubscribe from our communications, your data will be deleted.
- Your rights
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Your personal information will be processed only on the basis of your explicit consent and you can withdraw it at any time. To exercise this right or any of your other rights including accessing the information, correcting or removing your information, or for further details of the security of your information, or how to complain please refer to our privacy pages on our website. Alternatively you can contact our Data Protection Officer on 01376 552525 or email DPO@braintree.gov.uk.
You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) if you are unhappy with the way in which we have processed your personal information. Further details can be found on our ‘Privacy’ page on our website.
- Contact details
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Braintree District Council,
Causeway House,
Bocking End,
Braintree,
CM7 9HB
CSC@braintree.gov.uk
01376 552525