Privacy Notice – Reform UK Mid Sussex Branch
Who we are Reform UK Mid Sussex Branch is a local branch of Reform UK, a registered political party (Electoral Commission registration PP7931). The national data controller is Reform UK Party Ltd, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP.
This Branch collects and processes personal data locally for branch activities (e.g., events, volunteering, local communications). For national membership, donations, or Reform Pro platform use, the national Reform UK Privacy Notice applies (available at https://www.reformparty.uk/privacy-policy).
Data we collect We may collect:
- Name, email address, postal address / postcode.
- Phone number (if provided).
- Political opinions, preferences, or affiliations (special category data under UK GDPR Art. 9).
- Details of interactions (e.g., event attendance, volunteer roles, correspondence).
- Technical data (IP address, browser type) via cookies (see Cookie Policy).
How we collect data
- Directly from you (contact form, volunteer sign-up, event registration, email).
- From public sources (where lawful for democratic engagement).
- Automatically via cookies/analytics.
Purposes and lawful basis We process data for:
- Local democratic engagement and campaigning — informing supporters about Reform UK policies, local events, elections, volunteering opportunities. Lawful basis: UK GDPR Art. 6(1)(f) legitimate interests + Art. 9(2)(d) & DPA 2018 Sch.1 Part 2 s.8(e) (manifestly made public / democratic engagement).
- Responding to enquiries — Lawful basis: Art. 6(1)(f) legitimate interests.
- Volunteer / supporter administration — Lawful basis: Art. 6(1)(b) contract (volunteer agreement) or legitimate interests.
- Site analytics — Lawful basis: consent (non-essential cookies) or legitimate interests (anonymised data).
- Legal compliance — e.g., electoral law, fraud prevention. Lawful basis: Art. 6(1)(c) legal obligation.
Who we share data with
- National Reform UK Party Ltd (for membership verification or joint campaigning).
- Service providers (e.g., email platform, hosting provider) under strict processor agreements.
- We do not sell data or share with third parties for marketing without consent.
- We may disclose data if required by law or to protect rights/safety.
International transfers We use processors that may store data in the EEA or UK. Where transfers occur outside these areas, we use UK-approved mechanisms (e.g., adequacy decision or IDTA).
Retention We keep data only as long as necessary:
- Enquirer/supporter data: while relationship active + up to 2 years after last contact.
- Volunteer data: duration of involvement + 6 years for legal claims.
- Anonymised analytics: up to [e.g., 26 months].
Your rights Under UK GDPR you have the right to:
- Access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability.
- Object to processing (especially legitimate interests or direct marketing).
- Withdraw consent (where consent is basis).
- Complain to ICO (ico.org.uk).
To exercise rights: email info@reformukmidsussex.uk
Security We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect data.
Children Our Site is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
Updates We may update this notice. Check the date above.
Contact Data enquiries: info@reformukmidsussex.uk
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