At Out & About Community Services, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect and use your information when you subscribe to our email mailing list, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

1. Who We Are

Out & About Community Services C.I.C.
Flat 9, Yew Tree House
3 Fortuneswell
Portland Dorset DT5 1FX

‍Contact Email: michael@outnabout.services

2. The Information We Collect

When you subscribe to our mailing list, we may collect:

• Your name
• Your email address
• Any preferences you may provide, such as event interests or accessibility needs

We collect this information directly from you when you complete our mailing list signup form, either online or in person.

3. How We Use Your Information

We will only use your information to:

• Email you details of upcoming events organised by Out & About Community Services
• Share updates or announcements directly related to our events and community activities

We will not use your data for any other purpose, including unrelated marketing or advertising.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We rely on your consent to process your personal data for mailing list purposes. You may withdraw your consent at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in any of our emails or by contacting us directly at michael@outnabout.services.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your personal data is stored securely using Brevo, our transactional email provider, which complies with data protection laws. We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access or misuse.

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties, except:

• Our email provider who processes data on our behalf under strict data protection agreements
• If required by law or regulatory obligations

7. International Transfers

Our email service provider may store or process your data outside the UK. In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to protect your data in accordance with UK GDPR.

8. How Long We Keep Your Data

We will retain your data only while you remain subscribed to our mailing list. If you unsubscribe, we will remove your data from our mailing system within 28 days.

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct or update your information
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Object to the use of your data
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, or If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or your data, please contact us at: michael@outnabout.services, You can also write to us at the address provided in Section 1 above.

We will respond to all reasonable requests within 30 days.

More information on your rights is available at the ICO website.

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