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Privacy Policy

🔐 Privacy Policy

1. Controller
High Green Development Trust (“HGDT”) collects and processes personal data via hgdt.org. You can reach us at:

2. Data We Collect

  • Voluntary: Name, email, phone when you sign up for events, send enquiries, or subscribe.

  • Automatically: Technical data (IP address, browser type, cookies) collected via our website analytics.

3. How We Use Data
We collect personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries and manage event bookings

  • Send updates (when you opt‑in)

  • Improve website performance

  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Data
We may share data with:

  • Trusted service providers (e.g. email platforms, analytics tools) under data‑processing agreements

  • Legal authorities if required by law
    We will never sell your personal data.

5. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies to enhance the site. You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. For full details, please refer to our Cookie Policy [link if available].

6. Legal Basis (GDPR)
We process your personal data under:

  • Consent (e.g. newsletter sign‑up)

  • Contract (e.g. event registration)

  • Legitimate interests (e.g. website improvement)

7. Retention Period

  • Enquiry & event data: retained for up to 3 years

  • Marketing data: retained until you unsubscribe

  • Analytics data: retained for up to 26 months

8. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Rectify inaccuracies

  • Object or restrict processing

  • Erase your data ("right to be forgotten")

  • Data portability

  • Withdraw consent anytime

To exercise any right, contact privacy@hgdt.org. We’ll reply within one month.

9. Security Measures
We implement appropriate security measures (SSL, secure hosting, access controls). Absolute security cannot be guaranteed, but we strive to protect your data.

10. Children’s Data
We do not knowingly process data from children under 13. If you believe we have such data, please contact us to delete it.

11. Changes to Policy
We may update this policy. Revised versions will show updated “Last updated” date. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact Us
Questions? Email: privacy@hgdt.org or call +44 [insert phone].

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