Privacy Policy

Last updated: 15/05/2026

1. Who we are

Boomerang Woodworking is a community-focused organisation based in Glasgow, Scotland. We run workshops, projects, and programmes focused on woodworking, wellbeing, sustainability, and skills development.

If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at:
info@boomerangwoodworking.org

2. What personal data we collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through forms on our website. This may include:

  • Email addresses (newsletter sign-ups)

  • Contact details and project information (bespoke project enquiries)

  • Repair and restoration project details

  • Referrals for our Woodwork for Wellbeing programme

  • Information submitted for wood donation enquiries

  • Any additional information you choose to provide in form fields

We only collect the data necessary to respond to your enquiry or provide our services.

3. How we use your information

We use your personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries and project submissions

  • Manage bespoke woodworking and restoration requests

  • Process referrals for our wellbeing programme

  • Coordinate wood donations

  • Send newsletters (if you have opted in)

  • Communicate with you about your enquiry or submission

We do not sell or share your personal data for marketing purposes.

4. How we store your data

Your data is stored securely within our Google Workspace account (Google Drive and associated tools).

Only authorised members of Boomerang Woodworking can access this data, and it is used solely for the purposes outlined above.

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

5. Legal basis for processing (UK GDPR)

We process your data under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – when you opt in to newsletters or submit optional information

  • Legitimate interests – to respond to enquiries and manage our services

  • Contract – when processing information related to agreed projects or services

6. Email and newsletter communication

If you sign up to our mailing list, you may receive occasional updates about Boomerang Woodworking, including news, events, and opportunities.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly.

7. How long we keep your data

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Enquiry and project data: retained while relevant to the project and for reasonable follow-up

  • Newsletter data: kept until you unsubscribe

  • Donation and referral records: retained for operational and safeguarding purposes where relevant

You can request deletion of your data at any time.

8. 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

  • Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)

  • Object to how your data is used in certain cases

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: [Insert email]

9. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and understand how visitors interact with our site.

Where required, we will request consent for non-essential cookies.

10. Third-party services

We use trusted third-party services to operate our website and manage data, including:

  • Squarespace (website hosting)

  • Google Workspace (data storage and communication tools)

  • Form tools used for submissions (e.g. embedded forms)

These providers only process data on our behalf and in accordance with their privacy policies.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.

12. Contact

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

Boomerang Woodworking
info@boomerangwoodworking.org
73 Chapel Street, Glasgow