KAUS Privacy Policy

1. Who we are (Data Controller)

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KAUS is a community-led, non-political campaign group run by volunteers in Kelvedon and Feering.

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Data Controller: Kelvedon Against Urban Sprawl

Purpose: To organise and communicate about the Stop Kings Dene campaign.

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2. What personal data we collect

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We only collect the minimum data needed to keep you informed and involved. This includes:

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• Email address

• Name (if you choose to provide it)

• Any message you send us via email or the form

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We do not collect sensitive personal data.

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3. How we use your personal data

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We use your information only for legitimate campaign purposes, including:

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• Sending campaign updates, news and alerts

• Informing you about public meetings, consultations and actions

• Sharing donation or fundraising information

• Responding to your messages and questions

• Coordinating volunteer activities (if applicable)

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We will never use your data for any purpose unrelated to KAUS, and we will never sell or share your data with third parties.

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4. Our lawful basis for processing

We rely on:

Consent

When you provide your email address via our sign-up form, you are giving us explicit permission to contact you.
You can withdraw your consent at any time — see Section 7.

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Legitimate interests (for emails from people who contact us directly)

Where you email us, we may reply based on our legitimate interest in responding to enquiries.

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5. How we store and protect your data

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Your data is kept securely using password-protected systems (e.g. Google Workspace / volunteer systems used by KAUS).

Only authorised KAUS volunteers can access your information.

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We keep your data only for as long as the campaign is active or until you request deletion.

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6. Who has access to your data

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Only KAUS volunteers involved in communications or campaign coordination have access.

We do not share your data with:

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• Third parties

• Commercial organisations

• Political parties

• Developers or councils

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7. Your data rights (UK GDPR)

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You have the right to:

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• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data

• Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Restrict or object to how your data is processed

• Complain to the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) if you believe your rights are being violated

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To exercise any of these rights, contact us via the form or email.

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8. How to withdraw your consent

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You can unsubscribe at any time by:

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• Clicking “unsubscribe” in our emails (if using mailing tools), or

• Emailing us directly to request removal

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We will delete your personal data promptly.

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9. Updates to this notice

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We may update this Privacy Notice occasionally. The latest version will always be available via our sign-up form or campaign pages.