This policy explains how personal information is collected, used and protected when you interact with reform4sussex.co.uk The campaign of Paul Linehan for Mayor of Sussex is the data controller for all data gathered through this website.
Contact: paul.linehan@reform4sussex.co.uk
Information you provide directly may include your name, contact details and any information submitted through forms. This is used to respond to enquiries, manage supporter or volunteer contact, organise events and provide updates if requested. The lawful basis is consent when you opt in to receive updates or submit a form requesting contact, and legitimate interest when responding to specific messages or organising campaign activities. Information is retained for up to 2 years after the mayoral election unless you ask for earlier deletion.
Information collected automatically may include IP address, device information and basic technical data needed for security, analytics and site performance. The lawful basis is legitimate interest in maintaining and operating the website. Retention periods vary but are generally under 12 months.
Cookies may be used to support site functionality and analytics. You can control cookies through your browser. If analytics tools are used, only non identifying statistical data is collected.
Service providers may process data on behalf of the campaign, including website hosting, email systems and secure storage. These providers operate under written instructions and appropriate safeguards. Some providers may store data outside the UK. Where this occurs, recognised safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are used to protect your information.
Special category data is not actively requested. If you include political views or personal information of this nature in a message, it is processed only for the purpose of responding to your communication, using the condition relating to political activity under the Data Protection Act 2018.
Your information is never sold or shared with unrelated organisations.
You have the right to request access to your information, ask for corrections, request deletion, restrict processing, object to processing and request a copy of your data. Requests will be answered within 1 month and are free of charge. Contact paul.linehan@reform4sussex.co.uk to exercise these rights.
If you are dissatisfied with how your data is handled, you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office. The ICO helpline is 0303 123 1113.
This policy covers only information collected via reform4sussex.co.uk It does not cover information processed by Reform UK as a political party or any other organisation.