Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy 

This Privacy Policy explains how Energy Coast West Cumbria Ltd (BEC), on behalf of the Pioneer Park project, collects, uses and protects your personal data when you use this website.

What personal data we collect

We may collect and process the following information:

• Personal identifiers and contact details (e.g. name, email address, organisation)
• Information you provide when completing forms or registering interest
• Usage data collected via cookies (see Cookies section)

How we collect your data

We collect personal data directly from you when you:

• Sign up to receive updates or newsletters
• Complete a contact or enquiry form
• Register interest in Pioneer Park opportunities, events or engagement activity
• Submit information as part of consultations, funding enquiries or partnership discussions
• Use or view our website via browser cookies

How we use your data

We use your information to:

• Respond to enquiries and provide information about Pioneer Park
• Manage stakeholder engagement and consultation activity
• Send relevant updates, newsletters or project information (where you have opted in)
• Improve our website and user experience

Sharing your data

BEC may share your data with trusted service providers who support our operations, including:

• Email and communications platforms (e.g. Outlook)
• Marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp – only where you have subscribed)

We do not sell or share your data with third parties for commercial purposes.

How we store your data

BEC securely stores your data on encrypted systems with restricted access.

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary. Typically:

• Contact and enquiry data is held for up to 6 years
• Marketing data is retained until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent

After this period, your data will be securely deleted.

Marketing

If you have agreed to receive marketing communications, you can opt out at any time.

You can unsubscribe by:

• Clicking the unsubscribe link in emails
• Contacting us at: pioneerpark@discoverbec.com

Your data protection rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access – request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification – correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure – request deletion of your data (in certain circumstances)
• Restriction – limit how we process your data
• Objection – object to processing for certain purposes

We will respond to all requests within one month.

To exercise your rights, contact:

• Email: pioneerpark@discoverbec.com
• Phone: 01946 595200

Cookies

This website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyse site usage. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Changes to this policy

We keep this Privacy Policy under regular review and will update it as required. Please check this page periodically for updates.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Energy Coast West Cumbria Ltd (BEC)
Email: pioneerpark@discoverbec.com
Phone: 01946 595200