Privacy Policy

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.

Information We May Collect

We may collect limited personal information when you contact us directly, including name, email address, phone number, information you choose to send to us, and 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.

This information is only used to respond to enquiries, promote community activities, manage mailing lists, or share information you have asked us to feature.

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.

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 and Local Support Chesterfield does not collect RSVP responses or attendee information through the calendar.

For more information, visit Google Privacy Policy

Website is made with WordPress – https://en-gb.wordpress.org/about/privacy/

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, or request removal of your information where appropriate.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact info@localsupportchesterfield.co.uk.