Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. Who we are
Hemp Cymru is the trading name of HCO Cymru Ltd, a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales. Our registered office address is [PENDING — post-registration]. Our company number is [PENDING — post-registration].
We operate the website at hempcymru.org. For any privacy-related queries, contact us at hello@hempcymru.org.
2. What data we collect
We collect only the data you choose to provide to us directly — for example, when you register interest in donating, register for an event, or contact us by email. This may include your name and email address.
We do not use advertising trackers, social media pixels, or any third-party analytics that collect personal data. Our website analytics are provided by Plausible Analytics, a privacy-first tool that collects no personal data and uses no cookies.
3. How we use your data
Data you provide is used only for the purpose for which you provided it — to respond to your enquiry, confirm your event registration, or notify you when donations open. We do not sell, share, or transfer your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Legal basis for processing
Where we process personal data, we do so on the basis of your consent or our legitimate interest in communicating with people who have expressed interest in our work. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at hello@hempcymru.org.
5. Data storage and security
Your data is stored on servers located within the European Economic Area. Our hosting infrastructure is provided by Vercel, whose data processing region is [PENDING — confirm Vercel region]. We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure.
6. Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of any personal data we hold about you. You also have the right to object to processing, request restriction of processing, and the right to data portability. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@hempcymru.org.
You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you believe your data has been handled unlawfully.
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy as the organisation grows and new services are introduced. Material changes will be noted at the top of this page with a revised date.