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The information contained in this website is for general information and for the purpose of informing visitors and residents. The information is provided by The Parish Council and we endeavour to keep all information up to date and correct. However, we reserve the right to revoke information upon our discretion. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability regarding the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

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This is by no means an entire list of your user rights in regard to receiving email marketing material. If you would like to find our more about your communication rights, please visit www.ico.org.uk.

If you would like to remove your information after having contacted The Parish Council in this way, please contact us directly on angelafox@btinternet.com and we will remove your information within 30 days honouring the right to be forgotten under the GDPR.

This website uses tracking information and analytical software to review performance and assist in improving both the website and the marketing activity used to attract people to this website. This information does not carry personal details or information which could render an individual identifiable. This information is used to profile data such as the location website traffic is coming from or the pages that are most well used within the website. This information is gathered on this website by the use of cookies. When visiting this website you have the option to restrict the use of cookies for the duration of your visit by choosing to not opt into the pop up option at the top of the screen. Please be aware, this may cause some elements of the site to be restricted in functionality.

If you have made contact with The Parish Council or believe that we retain your data you have the right to the following:

- The right to be informed on the data held.

- The right of access to information held.

- The right to erasure of data held on you.

- The right to restrict processing of your data.

- The right to data portability.

- The right to object.

- The right not to be subject to automated decision making including profiling of identifiable data.

If you would like any more information on your data rights, or you think this website is in breach of your data rights you can contact www.ico.org.uk.

Please contact the Parish clerk for further information angelafox@btinternet.com