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Welcome to the Shipyard Centre, Dorset (“we”, “our”, “us”).
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information about you when you visit our website or contact us.

Our website is operated by the Shipyard Centre Residents’ Association to share updates on planned works, maintenance, and community activities relevant to residents.

 

 Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information when you use our website or communicate with us:

• Name – to identify you as a resident or community member.

• Email address – to respond to your enquiries or send updates and newsletters.

• Optional information – any details you choose to provide when contacting us (such as comments, feedback, or questions).

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (such as health or financial information).

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We use the information we collect to:

• Communicate with you about maintenance, events, and updates.

• Respond to your messages or enquiries.

• Send newsletters or notifications (if you’ve opted in).

• Maintain records of communication within the residents’ association.

• Improve our website and communication with residents.

We only process your personal data where we have a lawful basis to do so — typically your consent, our legitimate interests in managing community activities, or where necessary to comply with a legal obligation.

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Your personal data is stored securely and is only accessed by authorised members of the Shipyard Centre Residents’ Association.
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable laws.

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We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to others.
Your data may be shared only with trusted third-party service providers (such as website hosting, email newsletter, or IT support) who assist us in operating our website and communications.
All such partners are required to process your data securely and only for the purposes we specify.

If required by law or regulation, we may disclose your information to public authorities or legal bodies.

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As our website may be accessed from outside the United Kingdom, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in other countries.
We take steps to ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that your information remains protected to a comparable standard.

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Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights under data protection laws, including:

• Access – to request a copy of your personal data.

• Correction – to update or correct inaccurate information.

• Deletion – to request that your data be erased.

• Restriction – to limit how your data is processed.

• Objection – to object to certain uses of your data.

• Withdraw consent – to withdraw your consent for communications at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address below.

If you are located in the UK or the EU, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (for example, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office at www.ico.org.uk).

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Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyse website traffic, or remember preferences.
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Some features of the site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

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Our website is intended for adult residents and is not directed at children under 16.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have received such data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes.
The latest version will always be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

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If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Shipyard Centre Residents’ Association
Shipyard Centre, Dorset, United Kingdom

 

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Website: www.theoldshipyardcentre.co.uk