Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 21 April 2025
Last Updated: 21 April 2025

At No to Hammonds Farm, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

We are a grassroots campaign group opposing the allocation of Hammonds Farm as a Strategic Growth Site in Chelmsford’s Local Plan. Our website address is: https://www.notohammondsfarm.co.uk.

2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why

a. Newsletter Sign-Ups

  • Data collected: Name and email address.
  • Purpose: To send campaign updates, newsletters, and key announcements.
  • Legal basis: Consent. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email.

b. Objection Support Table / Petition Signatures

  • Data collected: Name, address, email address (where provided).
  • Purpose: To demonstrate the level of public support for our campaign when engaging with local authorities, planning inspectors, or legal advisors.
  • Legal basis: Legitimate interests – to further the aims of the campaign and represent community views effectively.

3. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We store personal data securely using encrypted systems and password-protected access. Only authorised members of the campaign team have access, and data is never shared or sold to third parties.

4. Sharing Your Data

We will never sell or trade your personal information. We may share limited data (e.g. name, town) with planning bodies or legal advisors only where necessary to demonstrate community representation, and always with strict data minimisation.

5. Your Data Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Withdraw consent (for newsletter communications)
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].

6. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website uses cookies to enhance functionality and gather anonymised visitor statistics. You can control cookie preferences via your browser settings. For full details, see our Cookies Policy.

7. Data Retention

  • Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.
  • Objection supporter data is retained for the duration of the Local Plan process and any subsequent legal or planning appeals.

8. Contact Us

If you have any privacy-related queries or wish to make a data request, please email us at:
📧 [email protected]