Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2025

Ionad Hiort is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly and in accordance with UK data protection law (UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018).

1. Who we are

Ionad Hiort, C/O Uig Community Centre
Uig, Isle of Lewis, Scotland, HS2 9JG
Email: info@ionadhiort.org

We are the data controller for the information we collect through this website.

2. Information we collect

We collect and store the following types of personal data:

  • Newsletter sign-ups: your name (optional) and email address.

  • Contact form submissions: your name, email address and any information you include in your message.

3. How we use your information

We use your personal information only for the following purposes:

  • To send newsletters or project updates (only if you have opted in).

  • To respond to enquiries submitted through our contact form.

  • To maintain a record of correspondence if needed.

We will never sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Legal basis for processing

We process your personal data based on:

  • Consent – when you sign up for our newsletter.

  • Legitimate interest – when you contact us and we respond to your enquiry.

You can withdraw your consent or request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 7 below).

5. Data storage and retention

Your personal data is stored securely on systems provided by trusted third-party services (such as Squarespace and email marketing platforms).
We keep your information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose it was collected for or to meet legal requirements.

6. Cookies

This website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience and understand how our site is used. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.

7. Your rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request correction or deletion of your data.

  • Withdraw consent for us to contact you.

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you are concerned about how your data is handled.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@ionadhiort.org.

8. Updates to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “last revised” date.