1. Purpose of this policy
This is the Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority’s Website Privacy Policy. It explains how CWCA uses personal data when you visit or interact with our website.
This policy applies only to website use.
Information about how we use personal data for specific services or activities is provided in separate privacy notices.
2. Who we are
Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority is the data controller for personal data collected through this website.
3. How we use personal data on this website
We process personal data when you:
- contact us through online forms or email links
- sign up for updates or communications
- interact with online content
- browse the website (through technical and analytics data)
4. Types of personal data collected
Depending on how you use the website, we may collect:
- name and contact details
- details included in enquiries or messages
- technical information such as IP address, browser type and device information
- website usage data collected through cookies
- We do not intentionally collect special category personal data through this website.
5. Lawful basis for processing
Personal data collected through the website is processed under one or more of the following lawful bases:
- performance of a public task
- legitimate interests in managing and improving the website
- consent, where required (for example, non‑essential cookies)
6. Sharing information collected through the website
Information may be shared:
- internally within CWCA for the purpose of handling enquiries
- with technical service providers who support the website
- where required by law
- All third‑party processors are required to meet appropriate data protection standards.
7. How long we keep website data
Personal data collected through the website is kept only for as long as necessary to deal with the relevant interaction or to meet legal and governance requirements.
Further details are provided where appropriate at the point of collection.
8. Website security
We use appropriate measures to protect information processed through the website, including secure hosting and restricted access controls.
9. Cookies and analytics
This website uses cookies to:
- ensure essential functionality
- help us understand how the website is used
- Further information is provided in our Cookies Policy.
10. External links
Our website contains links to external websites.
This policy does not apply to those sites, and we encourage users to read their privacy policies.
11. Your rights
You have rights in relation to personal data processed through the website, including access and objection rights.
Details on how to exercise these rights are set out in our Corporate Privacy Policy.
12. Contact details
If you have questions about this policy or how your data is used through the website, please contact:
Data Protection Officer
Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority
contact@cheshireandwarrington-ca.gov.uk