What information do we collect about you ?
Abbots in Transition collects personal data when an individual voluntarily signs up to our newsletters, mailing lists & WhatsApp groups, or signs up to a bookable event. We also collect information through voluntary surveys for different projects. Website usage information is collected using cookies.
How will we use the information about you ?
We use personal contact information to communicate with you about our news & events, and local community events, via our quarterly newsletter, and via any specific project mailing lists, newsletters or WhatsApp groups.
Survey data will be used to understand needs whilst implementing and evaluating projects. Your personal data will not be used in any other way unless expressly stated at the time the survey took place.
We use your information collected from the website and social media to track the demographic of people interacting with us. Data will not be identifiable.
Will we share your personal data ?
We will never share your personal data with anyone outside of Abbots in Transition, except when required to do so legally ie to law enforcement agencies.
Your personal data will not be shared between separate Abbots in Transition projects- if you are on a mailing list for one project you will not be added to any other Abbots in Transition mailing lists.
How can you access, delete, or amend your personal data?
Under EU data protection regulations (GDPR) individuals have specific rights regarding their personal data:
The right to be informed about how personal data is being used
The right to access one’s personal data
The right to prevent use of personal data
The right to correct or erase personal information
You can ask us what personal data we hold about you, and we will let you know within 30 days. You can also ask us to correct or erase your personal information.
To do so please email abbotsintransition@gmail.com
Cookies
Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect standard internet log information and visitor behaviour information. This information is used to track visitor use of the website and to compile statistical reports on website activity.
For further information visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
You can set your browser not to accept cookies and the above websites tell you how to remove cookies from your browser. However in a few cases some of our website features may not function as a result
Other Websites
The Abbots in Transition website occasionally contains links to other websites. This privacy policy only applies to this website so when you link to other websites you should read their own privacy policies
Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We keep our privacy policy under regular review and we will place any updates on our web page. This privacy policy was last reviewed on 20th July 2026.
GDPR Compliance Statement
Abbots in Transition are:
- Controllers of contact information, provided by individuals electing to be contacted by emails or WhatsApp providing information about AiT events and projects and requesting donations.
- Controllers for personnel information in relation to AiT’s Trustees, employees and volunteers, as appropriate.
We aim to ensure:
- Transparency with regard to the use of data
- That any processing is lawful, fair, transparent and necessary for a specific purpose
- That data is kept safely and securely
If you have any questions about AiT’s GDPR compliance activity, please contact abbotsintransition@gmail.com
How to Contact Us
Please contact us if you have any questions regarding our privacy policy, or would like to access, amend, or delete your personal data:
Email us at abbotsintransition@gmail.com