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GDPR Privacy Policy
Last updated: 4th May 2025

1. Who We Are
CrudenBay.life is a community website designed to promote local groups, organisations, and businesses by providing a central hub for sharing contact details and public-facing information.

This website is a companion resource to the Cruden Bay Village Directory, which is produced in association with the Cruden Bay Community Association.

2. What Data We Collect
When you use our contact form to register or get in touch, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Organisation name

  • Public contact details you wish to share (e.g. phone number, website, social media links)

We only collect the information you choose to provide.

3. Source of Data & Consent
The information featured on this website is primarily derived from the Cruden Bay Village Directory. It is assumed that consent to publish this information was provided for inclusion in the directory and extends to its online use on this website.

If your organisation is listed and you would like to update or remove any content, or withdraw consent, please contact us using the form on our homepage.

4. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:

  • Display public contact information and descriptions for local groups and businesses

  • Respond to enquiries submitted via the contact form

  • Enhance individual pages by including publicly available social media content related to the organisation, such as embedded posts or links

If your organisation does not wish to have its social media content linked or embedded, please let us know via the contact form and we will update or remove it accordingly.

5. Lawful Basis for Processing
We rely on consent as the lawful basis for processing your data. This consent may be explicit (via contact form submission) or assumed based on prior inclusion in the Village Directory. You may withdraw consent at any time.

6. Sharing Your Data
We do not share your personal data with third parties beyond what is published publicly on this website at your request or with your assumed consent.

7. Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to display your listing or manage communication. You can request removal or updates at any time.

8. Your Rights
You have the right to:

  • Access the data we hold about you

  • Correct any inaccurate information

  • Withdraw consent and request removal

  • Ask us to stop using linked or embedded social media content

To exercise these rights, use the contact form on our homepage or reach out directly at: [Insert contact email]

9. Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational steps to safeguard your data from unauthorised access or misuse.

10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:
📧 [email protected]
📄 Or use the contact form at https://crudenbay.life