You agree to the privacy policy below, and the Privacy Policy for Substack, the technology provider.
At Leyton Boundary Garden, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit or interact with us, whether online or in person, including through our social media profiles.
1. What Information We Collect
When you visit or participate in activities at Leyton Boundary Garden, we may collect the following types of information:
Personal Contact Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, or mailing address when you sign up for events, newsletters, or volunteer opportunities.
Photos and Videos: We may take photos or videos of community garden activities and events, which might include images of you if you participate.
Social Media Interactions: If you interact with us on our social media platforms, we may collect your username, comments, likes, or messages.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to provide a safe, welcoming, and organised experience in the community garden. Here’s how we use it:
To communicate with you: We may contact you with updates about events, garden activities, or volunteer opportunities.
To share garden news and updates: We may share photos or updates about the community garden on social media or through newsletters.
For safeguarding purposes: In case of any safety or safeguarding concerns, we may use your contact information to reach you.
To improve our services: We may collect feedback or data to help us make improvements to the garden and our events.
3. Sharing Your Information
We respect your privacy and will never sell your personal information. However, there are some situations where we might need to share it:
With our staff and volunteers: To help run the community garden and organize events.
For safeguarding and legal purposes: If we believe there’s a concern for your safety, or the safety of others, we may need to share information with relevant authorities.
On social media: We may post photos or videos of garden activities, which may include images of you if you have participated. You will be notified before we share your image publicly, and you can request that it be removed at any time.
4. Your Rights and Choices
You have control over your personal information. Here’s how you can manage it:
Opt-out of communications: You can unsubscribe from our newsletters or event emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of the email or by contacting us directly.
Request access to your information: You can ask us what personal data we hold about you and request a copy.
Request removal of photos or videos: If you don’t want us to share your image or video on our social media or other platforms, please let us know, and we will remove it.
Update your information: If any of your contact details change, you can contact us to update them.
5. How We Protect Your Information
We take the security of your personal information seriously. Here’s how we protect it:
Secure storage: We store your personal information safely and ensure it is only accessible to those who need it to help run the garden and events.
Data minimization: We only collect the information we need to serve you effectively and will not hold onto your personal data longer than necessary.
Safe sharing: We will only share your information with trusted partners or authorities when necessary, and we make sure it is protected.
6. Social Media and Photos
We love sharing the highlights of our community garden with the world, and sometimes this includes photos and videos of our visitors, volunteers, and events. By participating in activities or events at the community garden, you may be included in photos or videos we share on our social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Instagram).
Consent for photos and videos: Before posting any images or videos that include identifiable people, we will always ask for consent. If you do not want to be in photos or videos at all, please let us know, and we will respect your wishes.
Social media interaction: If you interact with us on social media, your posts, comments, and likes are publicly visible (unless you have privacy settings on your accounts).
7. Children’s Privacy
We understand the importance of protecting the privacy of children. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child’s image has been shared without consent, please contact us, and we will remove it immediately.
We never share any images of children containing any identifying information without gaining explicit consent in advance.
8. Cookies and Online Tracking
Our website provider (Substack) may use cookies and other online tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These cookies may collect information about your preferences and help them improve their online services. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but please note that disabling cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our website.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make any significant changes, we will notify you via email or through a notice on our website. The latest version of this policy will always be available on our website for your reference.
10. How to Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, or if you wish to update, remove, or access your data, please contact us at:
Address: Leyton Boundary Garden, Brewster Road, London E10 6RG
At Leyton Boundary Garden, we’re committed to protecting your privacy while helping you feel comfortable and confident in your participation in our activities. Thank you for being part of our community!