Privacy Policy

Last updated: 24/01/2026

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website.

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by volunteers on behalf of South Godstone Village Action (SGVA), a non‑profit organisation dedicated to providing informal information on Planning issues around the Green Belt Over-Development. Because the site is volunteer‑maintained, some processes may be manual or limited.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information you provide directly

Contact details (such as your name and email address) when you fill out forms or contact us.
Donation information (handled by third‑party payment processors — we do not store card details).
Any information you choose to submit through comments, messages, or sign‑up forms.

Information collected automatically

Basic technical data such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
Cookies or similar technologies to help improve website performance and user experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to enquiries or messages you send us.
Process donations through trusted third‑party providers.
Improve the website and understand how visitors use it.
Send updates or newsletters if you choose to subscribe (you can unsubscribe at any time).

We do not sell or share your personal information for marketing purposes.

4. Donations and Payment Processing

All online donations are processed securely by third‑party payment providers. We do not receive or store your payment card details.

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information only when:

Required by law or regulation.
Necessary to operate the website (e.g., with trusted service providers such as email or hosting platforms).
You give explicit permission.

We never sell your data.

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

Remember your preferences.
Improve site performance.
Analyse visitor behaviour.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.

7. Data Security

As a volunteer‑run organisation, we take reasonable steps to protect your information, but we cannot guarantee absolute security. We use reputable hosting services and third‑party tools to help safeguard data.

8. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:

Accessing the personal data we hold about you.
Requesting corrections or deletion.
Withdrawing consent for communications.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

10. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have done so, please contact us so we can remove it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at: email: nickc@necta.co.uk, or by post at 54 Lagham Park, South Godstone, Godstone, Surrey, RH9 8ER