Privacy Notice – Porthcawl RNLI Lifeboat Website

1. Who We Are

Porthcawl RNLI Lifeboat Station (“we”, “us”, “our”) is part of the RNLI, a registered charity in England and Wales.

This is an independent local website supporting the station.

If you have any questions about this notice or your personal data, you can contact us at:
[email protected]

2. What Data We Collect

We do not actively collect personal data through forms on this website.

However, limited information may be collected automatically through:

  • Website cookies
  • Visitor analytics (if enabled)
  • Third-party links (e.g. RNLI or donation platforms)

3. How We Use Information

We use information to:

  • Maintain and improve the website
  • Understand how visitors use the site
  • Provide links to RNLI services and fundraising pages

4. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to ensure it functions properly and to understand how it is used.

Where non-essential cookies are used, you will be asked to consent via a cookie banner.

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time.

5. Third-Party Links

This website includes links to external sites, including:

  • RNLI.org
  • Fundraising platforms (e.g. JustGiving)

These sites have their own privacy policies and we are not responsible for their content or data handling.

You can read the RNLI Privacy Notice here:
https://rnli.org/footer/privacy-and-security

6. Photos and Media

Images and videos shown on this site are used to support awareness of RNLI activities.

If you believe an image of you has been used inappropriately, please contact us and we will review and remove it if necessary.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to keep this website secure and protect any limited data processed through it.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have rights including:

  • Access to your personal data
  • Correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of data

If you wish to exercise your rights, please contact us using the email above.

You can also contact the ICO: https://ico.org.uk

9. Changes to This Notice

This notice was last updated: July 2026