Our Privacy Policy
Last updated: 17th February 2026
Hertsmere First (“we”, “us”, “the Party”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in accordance with UK data protection law, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
1. Who we are
Hertsmere First is a registered political party in the United Kingdom.
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at:
Email: hertsmerefirst@gmail.com
Address: 5 Brayford Square, London E1 0SG
2. What personal data we collect
2.1 Membership and supporter information
We may collect:
- Name
- Address
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Eligibility confirmations
- Communication preferences
2.2 Donation information
If you donate to the Party, we are legally required to collect:
- Name
- Address
- Donation amount
- Eligibility to donate under electoral law
2.3 Website analytics
We use basic website analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website.
These tools collect anonymised, aggregated information only, such as:
- Device type
- Browser type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
- General location (not precise address)
We do not track or identify individual users.
3. How we use your data
We use your personal data to:
- Administer membership
- Communicate with members and supporters
- Manage events, meetings, and internal ballots
- Comply with electoral law
- Improve our website and online services
We will never sell your data or use it for marketing unrelated to the Party.
4. Our lawful bases for processing
We rely on:
- Contract (administering membership)
- Legal obligation (donation reporting)
- Consent (email updates)
- Legitimate interests (general Party administration)
5. Who we share your data with
We do not share your personal data with any external organisations for marketing, analysis, or commercial purposes.
The only circumstances in which data may be shared are:
- Electoral Commission — only where legally required for donation reporting
- Technical service providers — only where necessary to operate our website or email systems, and only in a way that does not identify individuals
Any technical providers process data on our behalf, under strict confidentiality, and cannot use it for their own purposes.
Analytics data is anonymised and cannot be linked to any individual.
6. How long we keep your data
- Membership data: while you are a member + 12 months
- Donation records: as required by law
- Email subscription data: until you unsubscribe
- Website analytics: anonymised and non‑identifiable
7. Your rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent
- Complain to the ICO
8. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to support basic functionality and anonymised analytics.
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here.
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