Last updated: 26 August 2026

Romney Marshes Area Internal Drainage Board (“the Board”, “we”, “us”) is responsible for the personal information processed through this website.

Information we collect

When you use our contact form, we may collect your name, email address, telephone number and any information you include in your message. We also receive limited technical and usage information through Google Analytics 4 where you consent to analytics cookies.

How we use your information

We use contact-form information to respond to enquiries, carry out our statutory functions, keep appropriate records and protect the security of the website. Our lawful bases may include public task, legal obligation and legitimate interests, depending on the enquiry. We use consent for optional analytics cookies.

Analytics and Search Console

Google Analytics 4 helps us understand how visitors use the website. It is activated only where the required cookie consent has been given. Google Search Console provides aggregated information about how the site appears in search results and does not provide us with information that directly identifies website visitors.

Sharing and international processing

We use trusted service providers for website hosting, forms and analytics. Information is shared only where needed to provide those services, comply with the law or perform the Board’s public functions. Google may process analytics information outside the UK using appropriate safeguards.

How long we keep information

We retain enquiries only for as long as needed to respond, meet legal or operational requirements, and maintain appropriate public records. Routine website enquiries are normally reviewed for deletion after two years unless a longer period is required.

Your rights

Depending on the circumstances, you may have rights to access, correct, erase or restrict use of your personal information, object to processing, or withdraw consent. To exercise a right, please use our contact page.

You may also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office.

Changes to this notice

We may update this notice when our services or legal obligations change. The latest version will always appear on this page.