Privacy Notice

Last updated: 17 September 2025

Humshaugh Net Zero CIC (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy notice explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website https://humshaughnetzero.org .

  1. Information We Collect

    • Information you provide directly (e.g. through contact forms, membership or investment enquiries, or newsletter sign-ups).
    • Technical information such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and information about how you use our website (via cookies and analytics).
    • Correspondence if you contact us directly by email, phone, or post.

  2. How We Use Your Information

    • Provide and improve our website and services.
    • Respond to your enquiries or requests about our community solar projects and initiatives.
    • Send you updates, newsletters, or information about Humshaugh Net Zero CIC (only if you have consented).
    • Maintain records required for legal, financial, or regulatory purposes.
    • Comply with our legal obligations as a registered company.

  3. Legal Basis for Processing

    • Your consent (e.g. for newsletters or marketing communications).
    • Our legitimate interests (e.g. ensuring the website works properly and engaging with the local community).
    • Compliance with legal obligations (e.g. company law, financial reporting, or regulatory requirements).

  4. Cookies and Analytics

    • Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

  5. Sharing Your Information

    We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:

    • Trusted service providers who help us operate the website.
    • Regulators, auditors, or authorities if required by law.

  6. Data Retention

    • We will only keep your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, or as required by law (for example, company or financial record-keeping obligations).

  7. Your Rights

    You have rights under data protection law, including:

    • Access to your data.
    • Correction of inaccurate data.
    • Deletion of your data.
    • Restriction or objection to processing.
    • Data portability.
    • Withdrawal of consent (where processing is based on consent).

    To exercise these rights, please contact us (see details below).

  8. Security

    • We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

  9. International Transfers

    • We do not routinely transfer personal data outside the UK/EEA. If this is required, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

  10. Contact Us

    If you have any questions about this privacy notice or how your data is handled, please contact:

    Humshaugh Net Zero CIC
    10 Beechcroft, Humshaugh, Hexham, NE46 4DN
    action@humshaughnetzero.org
    07900 917047

    You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK (www.ico.org.uk).