Who We Are

Fund Britain’s Waterways (FBW) is an independent national campaign advocating for sustainable funding and long-term support for the UK’s inland waterways.

For the purposes of data protection law, FBW acts as the data controller for any personal data collected through this website and related campaign activities.

What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following data:

• Name and contact details (such as email address and telephone number)
• Organisation or affiliation (where relevant)
• Information submitted via forms, petitions, or campaign sign-ups
• Communication preferences
• Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and usage data

How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Provide updates about the Fund Britain’s Waterways campaign
• Respond to enquiries and communications
• Manage campaign support, petitions, and advocacy efforts
• Improve our website and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

We will only use your data where we have a lawful basis to do so, including consent, legitimate interests, or legal requirements.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your information with trusted third parties where necessary, including:

• Service providers supporting our website and communications
• Email and campaign management platforms
• Regulatory authorities where required by law

All third parties are required to respect the security of your data and to process it in accordance with the law.

Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Your data is stored securely and only retained for as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request erasure of your data
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse site traffic.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Third-Party Links

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

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Email: info@fundbritainswaterways.org.uk