Privacy Policy
Who we are
Vectis Community Energy is a community-led organisation delivering fair, locally owned energy projects on the Isle of Wight.
This website explains our work and allows people to get in touch about our projects, including Power Together.
Vectis Community Energy operates under Green Isle of Wight CIC.
What information we collect
We only collect personal information that is necessary and proportionate.
This may include:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your phone number
- Any information you choose to include in a message sent through our contact forms
We do not collect sensitive personal data unless you choose to share it with us.
How we collect information
We collect information when you:
- Submit a contact form on this website
- Email us directly
- Contact us by phone
How we use your information
We use your information to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Provide information about our projects or activities
- Assess interest in hosting a battery, investing, partnering, or participating
- Manage ongoing communications related to your enquiry
We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.
Lawful basis for processing
We process personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent – when you submit a form or contact us voluntarily
- Legitimate interests – to respond to enquiries and operate our community energy projects
You can withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
How we store and protect your data
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to keep your information secure.
- Data is stored securely
- Access is limited to authorised personnel
- We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil its purpose
Sharing your information
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share information only where necessary:
- With trusted delivery partners involved in our projects
- Where required by law
Any partners we work with are expected to handle data responsibly and in line with UK data protection law.
Cookies and analytics
This website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site and to improve performance.
We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking across other websites.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Your rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at:
Email: info@vectisenergy.org
Phone: 01983 668 900
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our activities or legal requirements.
The latest version will always be published on this website.