Privacy Policy

Last updated: 26 Feb 2026

1. Introduction

Changing Tides is a project delivered by Tir Canol and hosted by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB).

The RSPB is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how personal information collected through the Changing Tides website is used and protected.

We process personal data in accordance with:

• The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
  
• The Data Protection Act 2018
  
• The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)

2. Who we are

Changing Tides is delivered by Tir Canol and hosted by:

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)

Company No. 00610205

Registered Charity No. 207076 (England and Wales)

Scottish Charity No. SC037654

Registered office: The Lodge, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2DL

For the purposes of data protection law, the RSPB is the Data Controller responsible for personal data collected through this website.

3. What information we collect

We may collect and process the following information:

Information you provide directly

• Name
  
• Email address
  
• Organisation (if provided)
  
• Language preference
  
• Any information included in enquiry forms or emails

Information collected automatically

• IP address
  
• Browser type and version
  
• Device type
  
• Pages visited and time spent on the website
  
• Referral source
  
• Cookies and similar technologies

We do not intentionally collect special category data (such as health information or political opinions) through this website.

4. How we use your information

We use your personal information to:

• Respond to enquiries
  
• Provide information you have requested
  
• Send updates or newsletters where you have opted in
  
• Improve the website and understand how it is used
  
• Ensure the security and proper functioning of the website

We will only use your personal information where we have a lawful basis to do so.

5. Lawful basis for processing

We rely on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:

• Consent – where you have opted in to receive communications
  
• Legitimate interest – to respond to enquiries and manage website functionality
  
• Legal obligation – where processing is required by law

Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw this at any time.

6. Sharing your information

We do not sell or share your personal data for marketing purposes.

We may share your data with trusted service providers who help us operate this website, including:

• Website hosting providers
  
• Website developers and maintenance providers
  
• Email marketing platforms
  
• Analytics providers

These organisations act as Data Processors and process data only under our instruction.

We may also share information where required by law or to protect legal rights.

7. International transfers

Some service providers (for example, email or analytics platforms) may process data outside the United Kingdom.

Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• UK-approved Standard Contractual Clauses
  
• Adequacy regulations
  
• Other lawful transfer mechanisms under UK GDPR

8. Cookies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyse traffic.

You can manage your cookie preferences through the website’s cookie consent tool or through your browser settings.

Further details are provided in our Cookie Policy.

9. How long we keep your data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected.

Typically:

• Enquiry data is retained for up to 2 years
  
• Newsletter subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe
  
• Analytics data is retained in line with platform settings

Where legally required, certain information may be retained for longer periods.

10. Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
  
• Request correction of inaccurate data
  
• Request deletion of your data
  
• Restrict processing
  
• Object to processing
  
• Request transfer of your data
  
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

Information Commissioner’s Office

www.ico.org.uk

11. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse or alteration.

12. Links to other websites

This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies separately.

13. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

[Insert RSPB Data Protection contact email]

Or write to:

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
The Lodge
Sandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 2DL