This website is operated by Cost of Living Action, an unincorporated association organising against the cost of living crisis. To contact us about your privacy, please email info@costoflivingaction.org
What personal data we collect and why we collect it
We collect personal data when you sign up to our email list through our ‘stay in touch’ form. This personal data consists of: email address, name, and optionally location.
The lawful basis on which we collect data under GDPR is for the legitimate interest of direct marketing. The term ‘direct marketing’ is interpreted broadly by the authorities to include our purposes as an organisation, namely political campaigning. You can opt out and unsubscribe at any time using the link in the footer of the email.
Children should not provide personal data without the consent of an adult.
The data collected is used for the purpose of informing you by email about our events and campaigns.
Cookies
We do not use cookies on this website.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracing your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
We do not share your personal data with any third parties.
Our email list is stored in email service provider Mailchimp, and we use their software to send emails to our mailing list.
How long we retain your data
We retain mailing list data for as long as you remain a member of our mailing list. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in the footer of the email.
What rights you have over your data
If you have provided us with personal data, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you.
You have the right to request rectification of any mistake in your personal data, and the right to request a restriction on the processing of your personal data.
To exercise any of these rights, please email info@costoflivingaction.org
How we protect your data
We have taken standard security measures to protect the data we store, including strong passwords, and two-factor authentication where relevant.
Contact information
To contact us about your privacy, please email info@costoflivingaction.org
Complaints
You have the right to lodge a complaint about us with the supervisory authority, the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). The ICO can be contacted at www.ico.org.uk or by phone on 0303 123 1113.
