Privacy and Cookies Policy
Arbroath Courthouse Community Trust
Last updated: 20th January 2026
Arbroath Courthouse Community Trust is committed to protecting your personal data and being transparent about how we use it. This policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal information in accordance with UK data protection law.
1. About us
Arbroath Courthouse Community Trust is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) registered in Scotland.
- Scottish Charity Number: SC048065
- Registered office: The Boatyard, Old Shorehead, Arbroath, Angus
- Email: arbroathcourttrust@hotmail.com
For the purposes of data protection law, Arbroath Courthouse Community Trust is the data controller.
2. What personal data we collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Name
- Email address
- Postal address
- Telephone number
- Information you provide via contact forms, emails or event registrations
- Donation information (we do not store full payment card details)
- Technical information such as IP address, browser type and pages visited (via cookies)
3. How we collect personal data
We collect personal data when you:
- Contact us through our website or by email
- Sign up for updates or newsletters
- Make a donation
- Register for an event or activity
- Use our website (via cookies and analytics tools)
4. How we use your personal data
We use your personal data to:
- Respond to enquiries and communications
- Administer donations and keep appropriate financial records
- Provide information about our activities and events
- Improve our website and services
- Meet legal and regulatory obligations (including OSCR requirements)
We will only use your data for the purpose for which it was collected.
5. Lawful basis for processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:
- Consent – where you have actively agreed (e.g. subscribing to updates)
- Legitimate interests – to operate and manage the charity effectively
- Legal obligation – where we are required to keep records by law
- Contract – where processing is necessary to fulfil a donation or event booking
6. Sharing your data
We do not sell or trade personal data.
We may share data with trusted third parties only where necessary, such as:
- Website hosting providers
- Email or newsletter services
- Donation processing platforms
All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with data protection law.
7. Data storage and security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access or disclosure.
Personal data is only kept for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, or to meet legal and regulatory requirements.
8. Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your data (in certain circumstances)
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
ICO contact details:
Website: https://ico.org.uk
Telephone: 0303 123 1113
9. Cookies Policy
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly and improve user experience.
Cookies we use
Our website may use:
- Essential cookies – necessary for the website to function
- Analytics cookies – to understand how visitors use the site (e.g. page views, traffic sources)
We do not use cookies for advertising or profiling.
Managing cookies
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect how the website functions.
Where required, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies.
10. 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.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
12. Contact us
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Arbroath Courthouse Community Trust
Email: arbroathcourttrust@hotmail.com
Arbroath Courthouse Community Trust A Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) Charity registered in Scotland: SC048065
Email: arbroathcourtturst@hotmail.com : Registered office: The Boatyard, Old Shorehead, Arbroath, Angus