Privacy Notice | Chilton Town Council<\/title>\r\n\r\n <meta\r\n name=\"description\"\r\n content=\"Read the Chilton Town Council Privacy Notice, including information on how personal data is collected, used, stored and protected in line with GDPR regulations.\"\r\n \/>\r\n\r\n <style>\r\n :root{\r\n --green:#009640;\r\n --green-dark:#006b2d;\r\n --green-soft:#eef8f1;\r\n --text:#2f2a2d;\r\n --muted:#5b5558;\r\n --bg:#f5f5f5;\r\n --card:#ffffff;\r\n --card-soft:#fafafa;\r\n --border:#d8d8d8;\r\n --link:#005ea5;\r\n --link-hover:#003078;\r\n --focus:#ffbf47;\r\n --max-width:1160px;\r\n --shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\r\n }\r\n\r\n *{\r\n box-sizing:border-box;\r\n }\r\n\r\n body{\r\n margin:0;\r\n font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\r\n font-size:16px;\r\n line-height:1.7;\r\n color:var(--text);\r\n background:var(--bg);\r\n }\r\n\r\n a{\r\n color:var(--link);\r\n text-decoration:underline;\r\n }\r\n\r\n a:hover{\r\n color:var(--link-hover);\r\n }\r\n\r\n a:focus,\r\n 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<\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"hero-card\">\r\n\r\n <h2>Your information matters<\/h2>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n We are committed to ensuring your personal information is processed securely,\r\n responsibly and transparently at all times.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <main class=\"container\">\r\n\r\n <section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"about-notice\">\r\n\r\n <h2 class=\"section-title\" id=\"about-notice\">\r\n About this privacy notice\r\n <\/h2>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"content-grid\">\r\n\r\n <div>\r\n\r\n <p class=\"lead\">\r\n This Privacy Notice explains how Chilton Town Council collects, uses,\r\n stores and protects personal information.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Personal data may be collected through enquiries, applications,\r\n bookings, recruitment, complaints, contracts, CCTV systems,\r\n website usage and other interactions with the Council.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n The Council regularly reviews its data protection procedures to ensure\r\n compliance with current legislation and best practice.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"info-banner\">\r\n\r\n <p style=\"margin-top:0;\">\r\n <strong>GDPR Compliance<\/strong>\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <p style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">\r\n Chilton Town Council processes personal data in accordance with\r\n UK GDPR and relevant data protection legislation.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"privacy-information\">\r\n\r\n <h2 class=\"section-title\" id=\"privacy-information\">\r\n Privacy notice information\r\n <\/h2>\r\n\r\n <p class=\"lead\">\r\n The following sections explain how personal data is handled by the Council.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"policy-grid\">\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <h3>What information we collect<\/h3>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n We may collect names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses,\r\n photographs, CCTV recordings and other information necessary\r\n to provide Council services.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <h3>How we use your data<\/h3>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Information is used to provide services, respond to enquiries,\r\n process applications, maintain records and meet legal obligations.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <h3>Legal basis for processing<\/h3>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Personal data is processed under lawful bases including consent,\r\n contractual obligations, legal duties and legitimate interests.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <h3>Data sharing<\/h3>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Your information is only shared where necessary to provide services,\r\n comply with the law or with your explicit consent.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <h3>Data retention<\/h3>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary and is then\r\n securely deleted or anonymised.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <h3>Your rights<\/h3>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Under GDPR you have rights including access to your data,\r\n correction requests, erasure requests and objections to processing.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <h3>Data security<\/h3>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Appropriate security measures are in place to protect personal data\r\n from unauthorised access, disclosure or misuse.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <h3>Website cookies and analytics<\/h3>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Cookies and anonymous analytics are used to improve website\r\n functionality and user experience.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"privacy-document\">\r\n\r\n <h2 class=\"section-title\" id=\"privacy-document\">\r\n Download the privacy notice\r\n <\/h2>\r\n\r\n <p class=\"lead\">\r\n You can read the full General Privacy Notice document below.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\" style=\"max-width:420px;\">\r\n\r\n <div>\r\n\r\n <h3>General Privacy Notice<\/h3>\r\n\r\n <p>Approved 25.03.26<\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <a\r\n class=\"button-link\"\r\n href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Privacy-Notice-Approved-25.03.26.pdf\"\r\n target=\"_blank\"\r\n rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\r\n >\r\n Open privacy notice\r\n <\/a>\r\n\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"contact-information\">\r\n\r\n <h2 class=\"section-title\" id=\"contact-information\">\r\n Contact information\r\n <\/h2>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"support-grid\">\r\n\r\n <div>\r\n\r\n <h3>Contact the Town Clerk<\/h3>\r\n\r\n <ul class=\"link-list\">\r\n\r\n <li>\r\n <strong>Phone:<\/strong>\r\n <a href=\"tel:01388721788\">01388 721788<\/a>\r\n <\/li>\r\n\r\n <li>\r\n <strong>Email:<\/strong>\r\n <a 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\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\n Privacy Notice | Chilton Town Council<\/title>\r\n\r\n <meta\r\n name=\"description\"\r\n content=\"Read the Chilton Town Council Privacy Notice, including information on how personal data is collected, used, stored and protected in line with GDPR regulations.\"\r\n \/>\r\n\r\n <style>\r\n :root{\r\n --green:#009640;\r\n --green-dark:#006b2d;\r\n --green-soft:#eef8f1;\r\n --text:#2f2a2d;\r\n --muted:#5b5558;\r\n --bg:#f5f5f5;\r\n --card:#ffffff;\r\n --card-soft:#fafafa;\r\n --border:#d8d8d8;\r\n --link:#005ea5;\r\n --link-hover:#003078;\r\n --focus:#ffbf47;\r\n --max-width:1160px;\r\n --shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\r\n }\r\n\r\n *{\r\n box-sizing:border-box;\r\n }\r\n\r\n body{\r\n margin:0;\r\n font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\r\n font-size:16px;\r\n line-height:1.7;\r\n color:var(--text);\r\n background:var(--bg);\r\n }\r\n\r\n a{\r\n color:var(--link);\r\n text-decoration:underline;\r\n }\r\n\r\n a:hover{\r\n 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in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"hero-card\">\r\n\r\n <h2>Your information matters<\/h2>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n We are committed to ensuring your personal information is processed securely,\r\n responsibly and transparently at all times.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <main class=\"container\">\r\n\r\n <section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"about-notice\">\r\n\r\n <h2 class=\"section-title\" id=\"about-notice\">\r\n About this privacy notice\r\n <\/h2>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"content-grid\">\r\n\r\n <div>\r\n\r\n <p class=\"lead\">\r\n This Privacy Notice explains how Chilton Town Council collects, uses,\r\n stores and protects personal information.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Personal data may be collected through enquiries, applications,\r\n bookings, recruitment, complaints, contracts, CCTV systems,\r\n website usage and other interactions with the Council.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n The Council regularly reviews its data protection procedures to ensure\r\n compliance with current legislation and best practice.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"info-banner\">\r\n\r\n <p style=\"margin-top:0;\">\r\n <strong>GDPR Compliance<\/strong>\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <p style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">\r\n Chilton Town Council processes personal data in accordance with\r\n UK GDPR and relevant data protection legislation.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"privacy-information\">\r\n\r\n <h2 class=\"section-title\" id=\"privacy-information\">\r\n Privacy notice information\r\n <\/h2>\r\n\r\n <p class=\"lead\">\r\n The following sections explain how personal data is handled by the Council.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"policy-grid\">\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <h3>What information we collect<\/h3>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n We may collect names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses,\r\n photographs, CCTV recordings and other information necessary\r\n to provide Council services.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <h3>How we use your data<\/h3>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Information is used to provide services, respond to enquiries,\r\n process applications, maintain records and meet legal obligations.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <h3>Legal basis for processing<\/h3>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Personal data is processed under lawful bases including consent,\r\n contractual obligations, legal duties and legitimate interests.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <h3>Data sharing<\/h3>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Your information is only shared where necessary to provide services,\r\n comply with the law or with your explicit consent.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <h3>Data retention<\/h3>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary and is then\r\n securely deleted or anonymised.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <h3>Your rights<\/h3>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Under GDPR you have rights including access to your data,\r\n correction requests, erasure requests and objections to processing.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <h3>Data security<\/h3>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Appropriate security measures are in place to protect personal data\r\n from unauthorised access, disclosure or misuse.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <h3>Website cookies and analytics<\/h3>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Cookies and anonymous analytics are used to improve website\r\n functionality and user experience.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"privacy-document\">\r\n\r\n <h2 class=\"section-title\" id=\"privacy-document\">\r\n Download the privacy notice\r\n <\/h2>\r\n\r\n <p class=\"lead\">\r\n You can read the full General Privacy Notice document below.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\" style=\"max-width:420px;\">\r\n\r\n <div>\r\n\r\n <h3>General Privacy Notice<\/h3>\r\n\r\n <p>Approved 25.03.26<\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <a\r\n class=\"button-link\"\r\n href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Privacy-Notice-Approved-25.03.26.pdf\"\r\n target=\"_blank\"\r\n rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\r\n >\r\n Open privacy notice\r\n <\/a>\r\n\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"contact-information\">\r\n\r\n <h2 class=\"section-title\" id=\"contact-information\">\r\n Contact information\r\n <\/h2>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"support-grid\">\r\n\r\n <div>\r\n\r\n <h3>Contact the Town Clerk<\/h3>\r\n\r\n <ul class=\"link-list\">\r\n\r\n <li>\r\n <strong>Phone:<\/strong>\r\n <a href=\"tel:01388721788\">01388 721788<\/a>\r\n <\/li>\r\n\r\n <li>\r\n <strong>Email:<\/strong>\r\n <a href=\"mailto:townclerk@chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\">\r\n townclerk@chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/li>\r\n\r\n <li>\r\n <strong>Address:<\/strong>\r\n Hutton House, Durham Road, Chilton, DL17 0HE\r\n <\/li>\r\n\r\n <li>\r\n <strong>ICO Website:<\/strong>\r\n <a\r\n href=\"https:\/\/www.ico.org.uk\"\r\n target=\"_blank\"\r\n rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\r\n >\r\n www.ico.org.uk\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/li>\r\n\r\n <li>\r\n <strong>ICO Phone:<\/strong>\r\n 0303 123 1113\r\n <\/li>\r\n\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"contact-box\">\r\n\r\n <h3>Questions about your data?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or wish\r\n to exercise your rights under GDPR, please contact the Town Clerk.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <p style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">\r\n If you believe your personal data has been handled unlawfully,\r\n you have the right to contact the Information Commissioner\u2019s Office (ICO).\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n 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