Who We Are

www.peoplenaturecumbria.org the website is administered by West Cumbria Rivers Trust and Cumbria Local Nature Partnership (hosted by Cumbria Wildlife Trust.) on behalf of the Cumbria People and Nature Network.

Cumbria People and Nature Network sits under the wider framework of the Cumbria Local Nature Partnership (CLNP). The network is governed by a steering group made up of representatives from network member groups and organisations.

The content on this site is produced and added to by Cumbria People and Nature Network members. Data collected through the site is administered by Cumbria Local Nature Partnership and West Cumbria Rivers Trust on behalf of the Cumbria People and Nature Network.

Privacy Policy

Cumbria People and Nature Network are committed to ensuring your privacy is protected. This Privacy Policy explains how any personal data collected from those who access our website at www.peoplenaturecumbria.org, or otherwise share personal information with us, is processed.

This Privacy Policy and the Terms of Use apply to your use of the website. By proceeding to access the website you accept the website Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Grounds for data collection

Processing of your personal information (meaning, any information which may potentially allow your identification with reasonable means; hereinafter “Personal Information”) is necessary to provide you with our services, to protect our legitimate interests and for compliance with legal obligations to which we are subject.

When you use the Site, you consent to the collection, storage, use, disclosure and other uses of your Personal Information as described in this Privacy Policy. We encourage our Users to carefully read the Privacy Policy and use it to make informed decisions.

What information do we collect?

We collect two types of data and information from users.

Non Personal Information

The first type of information is un-identified and non-identifiable information pertaining to a user(s), which may be made available or gathered via your use of the Site. We are not aware of the identity of a User from which the non-personal Information was collected. Non-personal information which is being collected may include your aggregated usage information and technical information transmitted by your device, including certain software and hardware information (e.g. the type of browser and operating system your device uses, language preference, access time, etc.) in order to enhance the functionality of our Site. We may also collect information on your activity on the Site (e.g. pages viewed, online browsing, clicks, actions, etc.).

Personal Information

This second type of information is individually identifiable information, namely information that identifies an individual or may with reasonable effort identify an individual. Such information includes:

• Device Information: We collect Personal Information from your device. Such information includes geolocation data, IP address, unique identifiers (e.g. MAC address and UUID) and other information which relates to your activity through the Site.
• Personal/Organisation information: When you contact us via our Site or register to join the network directory, you will be asked to provide us certain details such as: full name; e-mail and other information relating to you and your organisation (if applicable).

How do we receive information about you?

We receive your Personal Information from various sources:

• When you voluntarily provide us your personal details when contacting us on our Site or registering to join the network.
• When you use or access our Site in connection with your use of our services.

How We Use Your Information

We do not rent, sell, or share Users’ information with third parties except as described in this Privacy Policy.

We may use the information for the following:

• Communicating with you: Cumbria Local Nature Partnership will use the email address provided when you join as a network member to send email communication relating to the network and its activities. Cumbria People and Nature Network will also use your email to respond to any customer service issue you may have.
• Conducting statistical and analytical purposes: intended to improve the Site.
• Performing research, technical diagnostics, or analytics.

User Rights

You may request to:

• Receive confirmation as to whether or not personal information concerning you is being processed, and access your stored personal information, together with supplementary information.
• Receive a copy of personal information you directly volunteer to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format.
• Request rectification of your personal information that is in our control.
• Request erasure of your personal information.
• Object to the processing of personal information by us.
• Request to restrict processing of your personal information by us.
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

If you wish to exercise any of the aforementioned rights, or receive more information, please contact us at info@peoplenaturecumbria.org.

Retention

Data will be retained within the online directory for as long as you wish to remain on the network. Email data for directory members will also be retained on a linked Mailchimp distribution list held by Cumbria Wildlife Trust on behalf of Cumbria Local Nature Partnership.

You have the right to remove your consent for use and sharing of this data at any time, by opting to ‘leave the network’ within your member login.

Cookies

We and our trusted partners use cookies and other technologies in our related services, including when you visit our Site or access our services.

A “cookie” is a small piece of information that a website assigns to your device while you are viewing a website. Cookies are very helpful and can be used for various different purposes. These purposes include allowing you to navigate between pages efficiently, enabling automatic activation of certain features, remembering your preferences and making the interaction between you and our Services quicker and easier.

The Site uses the following types of cookies:

• ‘Session cookies’ which are stored only temporarily during a browsing session in order to allow normal use of the system and are deleted from your device when the browser is closed.
• ‘Persistent cookies’ which are read only by the Site, saved on your computer for a fixed period, and are not deleted when the browser is closed.
• ‘Third-party cookies’ which are set by other online services who run content on the page you are viewing, for example, third-party analytics companies who monitor and analyze our web access.

How do we safeguard your information?

We take great care in implementing and maintaining the security of the Site and your information. We employ industry standard procedures and policies to ensure the safety of the information we collect and retain, and prevent unauthorized use of any such information. We require any third party to comply with similar security requirements, in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Minors

We understand the importance of protecting children’s privacy, especially in an online environment. The Site is not designed for or directed at children. Under no circumstances shall we allow use of our services by minors without prior consent or authorization by a parent or legal guardian. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from minors.

Updates or amendments to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to periodically amend or revise the Privacy Policy; material changes will be effective immediately upon the display of the revised Privacy policy.

How to contact us

If you have any general questions about the Site or the information we collect about you and how we use it, you can contact us at info@peoplenaturecumbria.org.