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Privacy Policy for Ware Next CIC

Last updated: April 2026

1. Who We Are

Ware Next CIC is a community interest organisation supporting Ware’s bid to become UK Town of Culture 2028.

For the purposes of UK data protection law, Ware Next CIC is the data controller of your personal data.

If you have any questions about this policy or how we use your data, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]

2. What Data We Collect

a) Information you provide

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Any other information submitted via website forms (e.g. messages, supporter info)

This data is collected through Elementor forms on our website.

b) Automatically collected data

When you visit our website, we may collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on site

This is collected using Google Analytics.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Respond to enquiries submitted via our forms
  • Send email updates about Ware Next and the Town of Culture bid
  • Manage supporters, volunteers, and partnerships
  • Improve our website and user experience
  • Monitor website performance and engagement

We only process your data where we have a lawful basis, including:

  • Consent (e.g. signing up to emails)
  • Legitimate interests (e.g. improving our website and communications)
  • Legal obligations, where applicable

4. Email Marketing (MailerLite)

If you sign up to receive updates, your information will be stored and managed using MailerLite.

We use MailerLite to:

  • Send newsletters and updates
  • Manage subscriber lists
  • Track engagement (e.g. email opens and clicks)

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in any email or contacting us directly.

5. Analytics (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website.

Google Analytics collects information such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on site
  • Device and browser information

This data is anonymised where possible and used only to improve our website and content.

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience.

Cookies help us:

  • Analyse website traffic
  • Improve functionality and performance

When you first visit our site, you will be asked to consent to cookies. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time via your browser settings.

7. Third-Party Processing

We use trusted third-party services to process data on our behalf, including:

  • Elementor (website forms)
  • MailerLite (email communications)
  • Google Analytics (website analytics)

These providers may process data outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (such as Standard Contractual Clauses).

8. How We Store Your Data

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data.

Your data is:

  • Stored securely
  • Only accessible to authorised individuals
  • Retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email above.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

10. Links to Other Websites

Our website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.