East Peckham Parish Council (“the Council”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or contact the Council.
1. Who we are
East Peckham Parish Council
Jubilee Hall, Pippin Road, East Peckham, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 5BT
Tel: 01622 871309
Web: www.eastpeckham-pc.gov.uk
Email: councilmanager@eastpeckham-pc.gov.uk
The Council is the Data Controller for the personal data we process.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
2.1 Information you provide directly
Your name and contact details when you:
– Email the Council
– Submit a website form or enquiry
– Request information under FOI/EIR
– Report issues or request services
– Apply for events, bookings, or grants
2.2 Information collected automatically
– IP address
– Browser type and version
– Pages visited and time spent on the site
– Cookies
3. Why We Collect Your Data (Lawful Basis)
– Public task
– Legal obligation
– Consent
– Contract
4. How We Use Your Information
– Respond to enquiries and correspondence
– Manage bookings, events, or applications
– Publish meeting agendas, minutes, and statutory notices
– Improve website functionality
– Deliver community services and parish activities
– Maintain financial records
– Meet audit and compliance responsibilities
5. Sharing Your Information
We may share your data with contractors, government bodies, auditors, and emergency services where legally required.
6. How Long We Keep Personal Data
Data is retained in accordance with statutory schedules and securely deleted afterward.
7. Cookies & Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies to enhance browsing, analyse traffic, or remember preferences.
8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to processing, and withdraw consent.
9. Data Security
We take appropriate measures to protect your data.
10. External Links
We are not responsible for external website privacy practices.
11. Data Protection Officer
Michelle Piscina, Parish Clerk
01622 871309 / councilmanager@eastpeckham-pc.gov.uk
12. Complaints
Concerns may be raised with the Council or the Information Commissioner’s Office.
13. Updates to This Privacy Statement
Changes will be published with the revision date.
Last updated: March 2026