Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Policy

Last updated: 25/08/2025

Gloucester Community Building Collective C.I.C. (“GCBC”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website or get in touch with us.

Who we are

Gloucester Community Building Collective C.I.C.
City Works, Alfred Street, Gloucester, GL1 4DF
Email: info@gloscommunitybuilding.co.uk
Telephone: 07858 300057

We are registered in England and Wales under company number 12354927.

What data we collect

We may collect the following information when you use our site:

  • Contact form enquiries → your name, email address, and message.

  • Newsletter sign-ups → your email address (and name if you provide it), processed by Mailchimp.

  • Cookies and usage data → information about how you use the site and the content you view (see our Cookies Policy).

  • Other details → any information you choose to share with us in correspondence.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information through this website.

How we use your data

We use your information for:

  • Responding to enquiries.

  • Sending newsletters and updates if you subscribe.

  • Operating and improving the website.

  • Showing content such as maps and videos.

  • Meeting legal and reporting obligations.

Legal basis for using your data

Under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, we rely on:

  • Legitimate interest (to respond to enquiries and operate our website).

  • Consent (for sending newsletters and non-essential cookies).

  • Legal obligations (to comply with regulations and reporting duties).

How long we keep your data

  • Contact form enquiries: up to 12 months.

  • Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe (after which your details are removed from Mailchimp).

  • Cookies: stored according to their expiry dates (see our Cookies Policy).

Sharing your data

We do not sell your personal information. We only share it with:

  • Mailchimp (to manage newsletters).

  • Google and YouTube (for embedded maps and videos).

  • Social media services (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) when you interact with embedded content.

  • Our website hosting provider (which may log IP addresses for security).

Your rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Ask us to correct or delete your data.

  • Withdraw consent at any time (e.g. unsubscribe from newsletters).

  • Restrict or object to how your data is used.

  • Complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you are unhappy with how your data is handled: https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@gloscommunitybuilding.co.uk.

Security

We take appropriate steps to keep your information safe. However, no online system is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted through the website.

Updates to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on this page.

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