Privacy policy and cookies

Newton Abbot Town Council is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use and safeguard any personal information provided to us through our websites or services.

Privacy statement of Newton Abbot Town Council

Information about our organisation and website
Modern information and communication technologies play a fundamental role in the activities of Newton Abbot Town Council. We are based in the UK and our principal activity is local government.

Our privacy policy covers:

• Newton Abbot Town Council
• Newton’s Place
• Newton Abbot Museum

Address
Newton’s Place
43 Wolborough Street
Newton Abbot
TQ12 1JQ

Telephone: 01626 201120
Email: info@newtonabbot-tc.gov.uk

Providing visitors with anonymous access

You can access our website home page and browse our site without disclosing your personal data.

Services and links of our website

Our website does not enable visitors to communicate with one another or to post content that can be accessed by others.

Automatic collection of information – cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites to support basic functionality and track usage.

The table below explains the cookies we use and why:

Newton Abbot Town Council cookies do not store any sensitive data and are only used to identify visitor sessions, not individual traits.

We do not automatically log personal data or link it with other information. We do log IP addresses and session data (such as visit duration and browser type), which is used for system administration and site statistics only.

Most browsers allow control over cookies through settings. To learn more, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, visit: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Data collection and purpose specification

We only collect personal data you voluntarily provide while using our services. We do not gather data from public records, third-party sources or private organisations. If we need to use your data for a different purpose, we will provide an opt-in option at the point of collection.

Children’s privacy

We take steps to protect children’s privacy and make reasonable efforts to ensure parental consent has been given before collecting any personal data from children.

Disclosure and visitor choice

We do not disclose personal data to other organisations.

Confidentiality and security

We have implemented policies, procedures and technical safeguards to protect personal data from:

• Unauthorised access
• Improper use or disclosure
• Unauthorised modification
• Unlawful destruction or accidental loss

All staff and data processors who handle personal data are required to respect its confidentiality. Data will only be disclosed to government authorities if required by law or for funding-related purposes.

Access to your personal data

You may ask whether we hold personal data about you by:

• Emailing: info@newtonabbot-tc.gov.uk
• Calling: 01392 248498
• Upon proof of identity, we will provide a readable copy of any personal data we hold, within one week. There is a £10 fee for this service.

You may request that your data be corrected or deleted if appropriate. We reserve the right to refuse access to data in certain cases, but will provide reasons and allow you to challenge the decision.

Privacy compliance

Our policy complies with the United Kingdom’s Data Protection Act 1998. Oversight is provided by the Information Commissioner:

Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
https://ico.org.uk/

Privacy support

If you have any concerns or questions about this privacy policy, please contact:

Newton Abbot Town Council
Newton’s Place
43 Wolborough Street
Newton Abbot
TQ12 1JQ

Tel: 01626 201120
Email: info@newtonabbot-tc.gov.uk
Website:www.newtonabbot-tc.gov.uk