Who we are
Droitwich Cycling, Walking & Wheeling Group (“we”, “us”) operates [droitwich‑cycling‑walking‑wheeling.co.uk] as a community website supporting local routes and activities. We are the data controller for personal data collected via the site
What Personal Data We Collect
- Contact information (e.g., name, email) via contact forms or newsletter sign-up
- Usage data (e.g., IP addresses, device/browser type) via cookies and analytics
- Volunteer or event participant details when you sign up for activities
How We Use Your Data
- We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- To respond to contact form inquiries or volunteer sign-ups (lawful basis: legitimate interest / contract)
- To send newsletters or event updates (lawful basis: consent or legitimate interest)
- To administer event registrations
- To improve our site via Google Analytics (lawful basis: legitimate interest)
Legal Bases for Processing
We rely on applicable UK GDPR legal bases:
- Consent – where you opt in for newsletters
- Contract/legitimate interests – for managing events, website improvements, and site administration
Who We Share Data With
We may share information with:
- Email services (e.g., MailChimp) for newsletters
- Event platforms for managing registrations
- Analytics providers like Google Analytics
We do not sell your personal data
International Transfers
If any data is transferred outside the UK, it will be to organisations with UK GDPR-compliant safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary. Examples:
- Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe
- Event sign-up info: until event concludes
- Analytics logs: up to 26–36 months
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the rights to:
- Access, correct, or delete your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent
- Lodge a complaint with theICO