Scotland 2050 Privacy Policy

January 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Scotland 2050. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.  This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website and participate in our surveys.

1. Data Controller

Scotland 2050 is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

2. Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following data about you should you provide it:

Personal Identification Information: Name, email, age grouping, postcode, employment status and voting preference.

  • Your name and email address. This is important to ensure our platform is used for real feedback and not bots.

  • Postcode. This helps map out and understand where respondents are from.

  • Age.  This helps us understand which age group have been reached.

  • Employment status and voting preference.  This optional information helps us understand demographics.

Survey Responses: Your opinions and statements regarding how you would like to see your community improved.  Comments made will be used to better understand the wants of the Scottish people with respect to their own communities.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Analyse survey responses to understand community needs and preferences.

  • Improve our services and website.

  • Communicate with you regarding updates and information related to Scotland 2050.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Our legal basis for processing your personal data includes:

  • Consent: By participating in our surveys, you consent to the processing of your data.

  • Legitimate Interests: To analyse and improve our services based on community feedback.

5. Data Sharing

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

  • When required by law.

  • With service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting surveys, under strict confidentiality agreements.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.

8. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request access to your personal data.

  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.

  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing your data.

  • Objection: Object to the processing of your data.

  • Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organisation.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: hello@scotland-2050.co.uk

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified to you by email.

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