Local Support Chesterfield
Privacy Policy
This privacy policy explains how Local Support Chesterfield collects, uses and protects your information.
Last updated: June 2026
About Local Support Chesterfield
Local Support Chesterfield is a community platform created to help promote local charities, support groups, community organisations, events and volunteering opportunities across Chesterfield and surrounding areas.
Our website address is: localsupportchesterfield.co.uk
Information we may collect
We may collect limited personal information when you contact us directly, including:
- Name, email address and phone number
- Information you choose to send to us
- Photos, event information or social media content you provide for promotion
Any information, images, logos, event details or promotional content shared with Local Support Chesterfield may be used on our website or social media platforms for the sole purpose of promoting local community groups, organisations, services, events and activities.
How we use your information
Information we collect is only used to:
- Respond to enquiries and messages
- Promote community activities, groups, services and events
- Manage mailing lists where you have opted in
- Share information you have asked us to feature
We will not sell, rent or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
How your information is stored
We aim to keep any personal information secure and only accessible to authorised individuals. Information may be stored using secure third-party services such as Proton Mail and Google services.
We only keep information for as long as reasonably necessary and will remove information when it is no longer required.
Data protection and security
Local Support Chesterfield is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We aim to handle personal information responsibly and securely in line with UK GDPR principles.
Members of the team involved in handling enquiries, communications or submitted information maintain up-to-date GDPR awareness and data protection training where applicable.
Mailing lists and communications
If you choose to join a mailing list or newsletter in future, you will be able to unsubscribe at any time. We will never add you to a mailing list without your consent.
Third-party services and cookies
This website may use third-party services such as Google services to display community events and activities. The calendar is used for information and promotional purposes only — Local Support Chesterfield does not collect RSVP responses or attendee information through the calendar.
- Google services — Google Privacy Policy
- WordPress — WordPress Privacy Information
- Elementor — used to build and display pages on this website. Elementor Privacy Policy
- Proton Drive — used for secure file and document storage. Proton Privacy Policy
External links and online safety
Local Support Chesterfield may share links to third-party websites, social media pages, community groups and external organisations. While we aim to share trusted and genuine local services, users should take normal online safety precautions when visiting external websites or downloading content.
Although we take reasonable care when sharing external links, Local Support Chesterfield cannot guarantee the safety or security of third-party websites, downloads or external content and accepts no responsibility for any loss, damage, viruses or technical issues that may result from visiting external websites or downloading third-party content.
We are not responsible for the content, security or privacy practices of third-party websites.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Ask for corrections to any inaccurate information
- Request removal of your information where appropriate
- Object to or restrict how we use your information
- Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
If you are not satisfied with how we handle your data, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact us:
Email: info@localsupportchesterfield.co.uk
Website: localsupportchesterfield.co.uk