Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 17th June 2026
Introduction
Olney Men's Shed is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, register your interest in becoming a member, make a donation, volunteer, or otherwise engage with us.
We will only use your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who we are
Olney Men's Shed is a Community Interest Company (CIC) established to create a welcoming community space where people can connect, share skills, work on practical projects, and support one another.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:
Olney Men's Shed CIC
Email: david.webber@whistlebrook.co.uk
Address: Unit 6 The Forum, Icknield Way, Tring, HP23 4JY
Information we collect
We may collect and process the following information:
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Name
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Email address
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Telephone number
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Postal address
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Information provided through contact forms
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Membership enquiries and registration details
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Volunteer enquiries
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Donation information
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Project suggestions and community feedback
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Website usage information collected through cookies and analytics tools
How we use your information
We may use your personal information to:
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Respond to enquiries and requests
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Manage expressions of interest and membership applications
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Provide updates about Olney Men's Shed
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Process donations and sponsorship enquiries
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Coordinate volunteers and supporters
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Improve our website and services
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Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We will only contact you for marketing or promotional purposes where you have given your consent or where we have another lawful basis to do so.
Legal basis for processing
We process personal information under one or more of the following lawful bases:
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Consent
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Legitimate interests
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Contractual necessity
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Compliance with legal obligations
Sharing your information
We will not sell your personal information to third parties.
We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our website, manage communications, process donations, or provide other services on our behalf. These providers are required to keep your information secure and confidential.
We may also disclose information where required by law.
Data security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data retention
We will retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, and administrative requirements.
When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.
Your rights
Under data protection law, you have the right to:
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Access your personal information
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Request correction of inaccurate information
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Request deletion of your information
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Restrict or object to processing
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Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
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Request transfer of your information where applicable
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided above
Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and help us understand how visitors use the site.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
Third-party websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies
Changes to this privacy policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page together with the updated revision date.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:
Olney Men's Shed CIC
Email: david.webber@whistlebrook.co.uk
Address: Unit 6 The Forum, Icknield Way, Tring, HP23 4JY