Privacy policy
Techocity City Council is committed to safeguarding your privacy. Council collects, uses and shares personal information in line with the Privacy and Data Protection Act and any other relevant laws. This privacy statement applies only to information that is automatically gathered when you visit Council’s website.
Use and disclosure of personal information
Council will only request personal information where it is needed to respond to your enquiry or feedback. If you decide not to provide contact details, Council may be unable to reply or keep you updated.
Personal information collected by Council will only be accessed or shared with Council employees or contractors where it is required for them to perform a particular task or function. All Council staff and contractors must handle your personal information in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act.
Access to and correction of personal information
You may ask for access to personal information that may have been collected about you through Council’s website. You may also request that your information be corrected if you believe it is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated.
To make a request, contact Council’s Privacy Officer.
Internet use risk
Please note that sending information over the internet involves some risk. Council takes reasonable measures to protect information held within its systems from misuse, loss, or unauthorised access.
External links
This privacy statement does not apply to third-party websites that may be linked from Council’s website. Council is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.
If you follow a link to another website, we recommend you review that website’s privacy statement before providing any personal information.
Subscriptions and the collection of personal information
When you subscribe to receive an electronic newsletter from Council, you will be asked to provide your details. Supplying this information is optional, however an email address is required for the newsletter to be sent.
This subscription process is automated, and you can change your preferences at any time. You may also unsubscribe whenever you choose.
Social media websites and applications
Along with its website, Technocity City Council uses social media platforms to share information and engage with the community.
Some social media services may display personal information publicly. Please note that the privacy settings and policies of social media platforms may differ from Council’s Privacy Policy. We encourage you to read each platform’s privacy policy before sharing personal information.
Any information you share through social media or apps may also be accessible by third parties.
Photographs
Council may take photographs on Council premises and in public locations. These photographs may be used for publicity or communication purposes.
Where practical, Council will seek consent from individuals before taking and using photographs, and consent may be requested in writing using an approved consent form.
In busy public settings such as community events, Council may display signage advising that photographs are being taken and offering people the opportunity to object to the use of a particular image.
What if you believe your personal information has been mishandled?
If you believe Council has not handled your personal information properly, you can contact Council’s Privacy Officer to discuss your concerns.