Privacy Notice
Chilton Town Council is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the lawful, fair and secure processing of personal information.
This notice explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal data in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Your information matters
We are committed to ensuring your personal information is processed securely, responsibly and transparently at all times.
About this privacy notice
This Privacy Notice explains how Chilton Town Council collects, uses, stores and protects personal information.
Personal data may be collected through enquiries, applications, bookings, recruitment, complaints, contracts, CCTV systems, website usage and other interactions with the Council.
The Council regularly reviews its data protection procedures to ensure compliance with current legislation and best practice.
Privacy notice information
The following sections explain how personal data is handled by the Council.
What information we collect
We may collect names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, photographs, CCTV recordings and other information necessary to provide Council services.
How we use your data
Information is used to provide services, respond to enquiries, process applications, maintain records and meet legal obligations.
Legal basis for processing
Personal data is processed under lawful bases including consent, contractual obligations, legal duties and legitimate interests.
Data sharing
Your information is only shared where necessary to provide services, comply with the law or with your explicit consent.
Data retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary and is then securely deleted or anonymised.
Your rights
Under GDPR you have rights including access to your data, correction requests, erasure requests and objections to processing.
Data security
Appropriate security measures are in place to protect personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure or misuse.
Website cookies and analytics
Cookies and anonymous analytics are used to improve website functionality and user experience.
Download the privacy notice
You can read the full General Privacy Notice document below.
General Privacy Notice
Approved 25.03.26
Contact information
Contact the Town Clerk
- Phone: 01388 721788
- Email: townclerk@chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk
- Address: Hutton House, Durham Road, Chilton, DL17 0HE
- ICO Website: www.ico.org.uk
- ICO Phone: 0303 123 1113
Questions about your data?
If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or wish to exercise your rights under GDPR, please contact the Town Clerk.
If you believe your personal data has been handled unlawfully, you have the right to contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
