Privacy Policy

This website (kentcouncilleaders.org.uk) is managed by the Kent Strategic Partnerships Team, on behalf of local authorities in Kent & Medway. The Kent Strategic Partnerships Team acts as the Data Controller for any personal data collected through this site.

Realising Designs Limited is our trusted technical service provider. They host and maintain the site on our behalf and process data only under our instructions, in line with GDPR requirements.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your information is handled lawfully, transparently, and securely.

Contact for Data Privacy

For any data protection queries relating to this website, please contact:

James Montgomery
Kent Strategic Partnerships Team
c/o Realising Designs
24 Oxford Street
Whitstable, Kent
CT5 1DD
KentCouncilLeaders@kent.gov.uk or hello@realisingdesigns.com

Summary of Commitments

Only collect and process your data when necessary
Protect your data with appropriate security measures
Never sell or misuse your personal information
Use your data only for clear and stated purposes
Respect your rights under UK GDPR

What We Collect

Personal and contact details provided via forms
Technical data (e.g. browser, IP, device type)
Interaction data via privacy-focused analytics

We do not collect or store unnecessary financial data.

How We Use Your Data

Respond to messages and requests
Improve site performance and accessibility
Collect anonymous analytics (via Fathom)
Ensure the website remains secure and functional

Cookies and Analytics

We use Fathom Analytics, a privacy-first, cookie-free tool that helps us understand general website usage without tracking or storing personal data.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your data
Request corrections
Request erasure (the “right to be forgotten”)
Object to or restrict processing

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details above.

Data Security

All data is stored securely and handled by trusted staff and partners with appropriate data protection measures. Where required, we have contracts in place to ensure compliance with data protection laws.

Trusted Partners

We work with Realising Designs Limited, our trusted agency partner, who provides hosting, development, and technical support for this website. All work is conducted under strict data privacy standards and fully compliant with UK GDPR.

Children’s Data

This website is not intended for children under 13; we do not knowingly collect data from minors.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The current version is always available on this page.

Last updated: 23 May 2025

Complaints

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your data, you can contact us via the details above.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office:
ico.org.uk