Privacy Policy

Clean River Action
Last updated: May 2026

1. Introduction

Clean River Action (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains:

  • what personal data we collect,

  • how and why we use it,

  • how we keep it safe,

  • and your rights under UK data protection law.

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Who we are

Clean River Action is an environmental advocacy initiative focused on protecting rivers, water quality, and ecosystems across the UK.

If you have questions about this policy or your data, you can contact us at:

Email: cleanriveraction@gmail.com
Website: www.cleanriveraction.com

3. What data we collect

We only collect personal data that is necessary for our work.

a) Information you provide to us

This may include:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Any message or content you submit via contact forms, sign‑ups, or emails

b) Automatically collected information

When you visit our website, we may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Device and operating system information

This data is collected via cookies and analytics tools (see section 7).

4. How we use your data

We use your personal data to:

  • respond to enquiries or messages,

  • send updates or information if you have asked to receive them,

  • understand how people use our website so we can improve it,

  • ensure the website works securely and properly.

We do not sell your data and do not use it for targeted advertising.

5. Lawful bases for processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Consent — where you choose to sign up or contact us

  • Legitimate interests — for website security, basic analytics, and organisational communications

  • Legal obligation — where required by law

You can withdraw consent at any time (see section 9).

6. How we store and protect your data

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

  • secure hosting,

  • access controls,

  • limiting data access to authorised individuals only.

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for its purpose, then delete or anonymise it.

7. Cookies and analytics

Our website may use:

  • essential cookies needed for the site to function, and

  • basic analytics cookies to understand anonymised visitor behaviour.

Where required, we will ask for your consent before using non‑essential cookies.

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

8. Sharing your data

We do not share personal data with third parties except:

  • trusted service providers (such as website hosting or email services) who are bound by data protection agreements, or

  • if required by law.

We never allow third parties to use your data for their own purposes.

9. Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • access the personal data we hold about you,

  • request correction of inaccurate data,

  • request deletion of your data,

  • object to or restrict processing,

  • withdraw consent at any time,

  • lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

To exercise your rights, contact us at contact@cleanriveraction.com.

10. External links

Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.

11. Changes to this policy

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

12. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data:

Email: cleanriveraction@gmail.com
Website: www.cleanriveraction.com