Farmer Data Protection Policy
We are committed to protecting the personal information of farmers who participate in our programme. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and how we keep it safe, in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information from participating farmers:
- Contact details – such as name, phone number, email address, and postal address
- Farm-related data – including farm size, land management practices, and environmental data
- Programme participation – such as events attended, advice received, and support provided
Why We Collect Your Information
We use this information to:
- Deliver tailored advice and support through our programme
- Track outcomes and measure the impact of our work
- Meet any requirements from funders or regulatory bodies
- Improve our services and farmer engagement
Our lawful basis for processing this data is our legitimate interest in running and improving the programme effectively.
How We Use and Store Your Information
Your data is stored securely and can only be accessed by authorised members of our team.
We:
- Do not use your data for marketing unless you have explicitly agreed to it
- Regularly review and safely delete or anonymise data that is no longer needed
Sharing Your Information
We do not share your personal data with third parties unless it is essential to delivering or evaluating the programme.
When sharing is necessary (e.g. with delivery partners or evaluators), we ensure that:
- It supports a clear and legitimate programme purpose
- Data sharing agreements are in place to protect your information
We will never sell your information or share it for advertising purposes.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request that we delete your data (in certain circumstances)
- Object to or restrict how your data is used
- Withdraw your consent at any time (if consent is the basis for processing)
To exercise any of these rights or ask questions about how your data is handled, please get in touch with us using the contact details provided on our site.