Privacy Policy
Who we are
Linen Workers CIC is a Northern Ireland Community Interest Company (Company No. NI733178). Our website address is https://linenworkers.com. We are the data controller for all personal data collected through this website. For any privacy-related queries, contact us at admin@linenworkers.com.
What data we collect and why
Contact form enquiries When you use our contact form we collect your name, email address and the content of your message. We use this to respond to your enquiry and, if you have indicated interest, to keep you informed about the restoration programme and related activities. The lawful basis for this is your consent, given when you submit the form.
Mailing list If you sign up to our mailing list we collect your name and email address to send you project updates, open day announcements and programme news. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send. The lawful basis is consent, withdrawable at any time.
Volunteers If you register as a volunteer we collect your name, contact details, emergency contact, skills background and participation records. This information is used for volunteer management, safety, skills tracking and reporting to the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The lawful basis is contractual necessity under your volunteer agreement. NLHF compliance requires us to retain programme records for a minimum of seven years from the end of the grant period.
Photography and filming Where images or film of you are taken at our sites or events, we will ask for your written consent before using them in any promotional or archival materials. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
How we store your data
All personal data is stored securely in password-protected cloud systems with two-factor authentication. We do not sell, share or transfer your data to third parties except where required by law or by our funders (National Lottery Heritage Fund) for reporting purposes.
Cookies
Our website uses only essential cookies required for the site to function. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. If you have a WordPress account and log in, temporary cookies will be set to manage your session — these are removed when you log out.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (subject to any legal retention obligations)
- Withdraw consent at any time where consent is the lawful basis
To exercise any of these rights, email admin@linenworkers.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The current version will always be available at https://linenworkers.com/privacy-policy.
Last updated: May 2026