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Effective Date: 8 June 2025
Last Updated: 8 June 2025

1. Who We Are

Tay Together is a grassroots, not-for-profit community network based in Dundee, Scotland. We exist to support and connect independent businesses across Tay Street, Tay Square, Perth Road, and surrounding areas.

You can contact us at:
Email: info@taytogether.co.uk

2. What Data We Collect

We collect and process the following personal information:

  • Name

  • Business name and address

  • Email address

  • Phone number (optional)

  • Date of birth (if provided via membership form)

  • Nature of business and committee preferences

  • Marketing consent (checkbox)

  • Comments or feedback you voluntarily provide

We do not collect special category data (e.g. health, race, political opinions) or use tracking cookies for profiling.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Process your Tay Together membership

  • Contact you about community news, events, and opportunities

  • Manage participation in committees and working groups

  • Send marketing or group updates (only if you opt in)

Your data will only be used for the purposes you consented to.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Consent — e.g. when you sign up for membership or communications

  • Legitimate interest — e.g. to run community-wide initiatives and improve collaboration

  • Legal obligation — if required to comply with UK law

5. Data Sharing & Storage

Your data is securely stored and not shared with third parties unless:

  • You give express permission (e.g. to be featured in a members’ directory or showreel)

  • It is required by law

We store your data securely using cloud-based tools compliant with UK data protection standards.

6. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above. You can request deletion at any time by contacting us at info@taytogether.co.uk.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

For more information or to exercise your rights, email us at: michael@taytogether.co.uk

8. Policy Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. Significant changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.