Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

Who We Are

Silsoe Community Cafe is a voluntary community group based in Silsoe, Bedfordshire. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use and protect your personal information when you use our website or interact with us.

What Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you fill in forms on our website:

Contact forms: Name, email address, phone number (optional) and your message
Volunteer sign-ups: Name, email address, phone number (optional) and details of how you would like to help
Cake pledge forms: Name, email address, phone number (optional) and details of your pledge
Newsletter sign-ups: Email address and name (optional)
Showcase enquiries: Name, email address, phone number (optional), organisation name, category, website and message

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

Respond to your enquiries and messages
Coordinate volunteering at our cafe events
Manage cake donation pledges for upcoming events
Send newsletter updates about upcoming cafe dates (if you have subscribed)
Review and manage showcase applications

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the basis of:

Consent: When you voluntarily submit a form on our website
Legitimate interests: To operate our community cafe and communicate with supporters

How We Store Your Information

Your personal information is stored securely and only accessible to authorised cafe organisers. We do not sell, trade or share your personal information with third parties.

Your Rights

Under the 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
Withdraw consent at any time
Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time

Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies required for the site to function. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us through the contact form on our website.

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.