Privacy Policy

1. Introduction
At Roade Community Library, we respect your right to privacy. This policy explains how and why we collect, store, and use your personal information when you use our library services, join as a member, or attend our events.

2. What Information We Collect
We only collect the minimum amount of data necessary to run our library. This may include:
• Contact Details: Name, address, email, and phone number (for library card registration).
• Usage Records: Details of books borrowed and history to help manage the collection.
• Event Registrations: Names and emails for attendees of specific activities (e.g., Book Clubs, Rhymetime).
• Volunteers & Staff: Information required for management, safeguarding, and health & safety.

3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal information solely to:
• Administer your library account and track loans.
• Manage and inform you about community library events.
• Send you important notices (e.g., overdue book reminders).
• Manage our volunteers and keep necessary financial records.
• We do not, and will not, sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

4. How We Keep Your Data Secure
We are committed to ensuring your information is secure. We use password-protected systems, limit access to authorised volunteers and staff, and securely destroy or delete your information when it is no longer needed.

5. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Ask us to update or correct any inaccurate information.
• Erasure: Request that we delete your personal data when it is no longer necessary.
• Withdraw Consent: opt out of receiving event updates or newsletters at any time.

6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or wish to make a request regarding your personal data, please contact our Data Protection Lead:

• Name: Roger Wood
• Email: info@roadelibrary.co.uk

• Phone: 01604 419316
• Address: Roade Community Library, High Street, Roade. NN7 2NW