Privacy Notice
Last updated: 29th October 2025
This Privacy Notice explains how I, Gary Markwell, collect, use, and protect your personal information. I am committed to respecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Data Controller
Data Controller: Gary Markwell
Website: www.garymarkwell.co.uk
Email: gary@garymarkwell.co.uk
2. What Personal Data I Collect
Depending on how you interact with my website, petitions, surveys, or email updates, I may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Postal address
- Telephone number
- Your views (for example in surveys or petitions)
- Your communication preferences
- Any messages you choose to send me
If you sign a petition or respond to a survey, I may also record information about your local community concerns or opinions.
3. How Your Data Is Used
Your information may be used to:
- Contact you with updates about the petition or survey you took part in
- Send you updates about local issues, campaigns and community matters (only if you have consented)
- Respond to your enquiries
- Help understand local public opinion to shape campaigns and representation
- Improve my website and communications
I do not use your data for automated decision-making.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Updating you on the petition/survey you participated in | Legitimate Interests |
| Sending broader campaign/community updates | Consent (you may withdraw at any time) |
| Responding to enquiries | Legitimate Interests |
| Compliance with legal obligations | Legal Obligation |
5. How Long Your Data Is Kept
Data is retained only for as long as necessary:
- Petition/survey data: up to 24 months
- Email mailing list data: until you unsubscribe
- General enquiries: up to 12 months
You can request deletion at any time.
6. Sharing Your Data
Your data is not sold to anyone.
Your data may be shared only with:
- Secure email or data storage providers (e.g., Mailchimp, Google Workspace)
- Electoral services or authorities where legally required
All data is stored securely in accordance with UK GDPR.
7. Your Data Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data held about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Make a complaint to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk
8. How to Withdraw Consent
You can withdraw consent or unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by emailing: gary@garymarkwell.co.uk
9. Changes to this Notice
This policy may be updated occasionally. The latest version will always be available on this page.