Privacy and Cookies Statement
CSS PRIVACY AND COOKIES STATEMENT
Community Stewardship Solutions (CSS) is committed to protecting your privacy online. This statement explains how we collect, use and protect your personal data when you use our website: https://communitystewardship.co.uk/.
We comply with the Data Protection Act 2018, the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
Who We Are
Community Stewardship Solutions (CSS) manages this website.
For data protection purposes, CSS is the Data Controller.
If you have any questions, please contact us:
📧 Email: katie@communitystewardship.org.uk
đź“® Address: 33 Vicarage Lane, East Ham, London, E6 6DQ
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information from you when you:
- Submit an enquiry via our “Contact Us” page
- Subscribe to updates or newsletters (if offered)
- Interact with our website (e.g. through cookies)
This may include:
- Your name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Any information you choose to include in your enquiry
Our website also automatically collects limited technical data (such as your IP address and browser type) to ensure the site functions properly and securely.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
- Respond to enquiries you submit
- Provide information you request from us
- Improve the functionality and security of our website
- Comply with legal obligations
We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We will only share your data where required by law, or with trusted service providers who support the operation of our website under appropriate data protection agreements.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following bases:
- Consent – where you have asked us to contact you or signed up for updates
- Legitimate interest – to respond to your enquiry and manage our website securely
- Legal obligation – where we are required to keep records by law
How We Store Your Data
Your data will be stored securely on systems located in the UK (or with providers who comply with UK GDPR standards). We take appropriate measures including encryption, firewalls and access controls to keep your data safe.
We will only keep your information for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry and meet any legal obligations.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help websites function.
We use:
- Essential cookies – required for the website to work (cannot be disabled).
- Analytics cookies – to understand how visitors use our site and improve its content. These do not identify you personally.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of any inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Object to our use of your data in certain circumstances
- Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
To exercise these rights, please contact us at katie@communitystewardship.org.uk
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
www.ico.org.uk | Tel: 0303 123 1113
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy and Cookies Statement from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Last updated: September 2025