Introduction
Action Against Carbon Capture Storage (AACCS) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect personal information when you visit our website or contact us.
We will only use personal information in ways that are lawful, fair and transparent in accordance with UK data protection law.
Who We Are
Action Against Carbon Capture Storage (AACCS) is a community campaign group opposing the proposed carbon capture pipeline and associated infrastructure.
If you have any questions about this policy or how your information is used, please contact:
Email: [insert email address]
Address: [insert correspondence address if applicable]
Information We May Collect
We may collect personal information when you:
- contact us through our website
- send us an email
- sign up for campaign updates
- volunteer to support the campaign
- make a donation
This information may include:
- name
- email address
- telephone number (if provided)
- messages or enquiries you send to us
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, basic technical information may be collected automatically when you visit the site. This may include:
- IP address
- browser type
- pages visited
- date and time of visit
This information helps us understand how the website is used and improve its performance.
How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
- respond to enquiries
- communicate campaign updates
- organise volunteers or supporters
- manage donations where applicable
- improve our website and communications
We do not sell or trade personal information.
Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the lawful bases of:
Consent
Where you voluntarily provide information such as signing up for updates.
Legitimate Interest
Where it is necessary to operate and promote the community campaign.
Sharing Information
We will not sell or share personal data for marketing purposes.
Information may occasionally be processed by trusted third-party service providers where necessary to operate the website or manage communications (for example email services or payment platforms).
These providers are required to protect personal information appropriately.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from loss, misuse or unauthorised access.
However, no internet transmission can ever be guaranteed completely secure.
How Long We Keep Information
We keep personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
Supporters may ask to be removed from mailing lists or contact databases at any time.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law you have the right to:
- request access to your personal data
- request correction of inaccurate data
- request deletion of personal data
- withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights please contact us using the details above.
You also have the right to raise concerns with the UK data protection regulator, the
Information Commissioner’s Office.
Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in the website or legal requirements.
The latest version will always appear on this page.