Privacy Policy

This website is operated by the Tower Hamlets Independents campaign team for the Weavers Ward election campaign in Tower Hamlets, London. We are committed to respecting the privacy of visitors to our website and ensuring transparency about how information is handled.

This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit our website and how it is used.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit this website, certain anonymous information may be collected automatically through the use of Google Analytics. This tool helps us understand general website usage and improve the performance and content of the site.

Google Analytics may collect information such as:

• Pages visited on the website
• Time spent on pages
• General geographic location (such as country or city level)
• Device type, browser, and operating system
• Website traffic patterns and interactions

This information is collected in an aggregated and anonymous form and does not personally identify individual visitors. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by visiting Google Analytics Opt-out page.

Information You May Choose to Provide

Visitors may choose to submit feedback, suggestions, or report local issues through forms available on the website.

If you choose to use these forms, we may collect the following information that you voluntarily provide:

• Email address
• Your message, suggestion, or issue report
• Postcode (optional)

Providing this information is entirely voluntary. It will only be used for the purpose of reviewing feedback, understanding community concerns, or responding if necessary.

How We Use the Information

Information collected through this website may be used for the following purposes:

• To understand how visitors use the website and improve its performance
• To review community feedback or local issues reported by residents
• To respond to messages or reports submitted through website forms
• To better understand community concerns within Weavers Ward

We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties.

Legal Basis & Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, the legal basis for processing personal information collected through this website is either legitimate interest (for analytics) or consent (for feedback forms). Visitors have the following rights:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data is not handled correctly

Data Protection

Any information submitted through the website will be handled responsibly and used only for the purposes described in this policy. While reasonable steps are taken to protect information, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure. This website uses HTTPS encryption for secure transmission.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analytics. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymized usage data. You can control cookies through your browser settings or opt out using the Google Analytics opt-out tool.

External Links

This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of third-party websites.

Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated if website features change or if legal requirements require updates. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of information on this website, you may contact the campaign team through the contact details provided below: