Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12 January 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Fair Settlement Isle of Man (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information. We comply with the Isle of Man Data Protection Act 2018 and the Applied GDPR (Manx GDPR).

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle data.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information (only if voluntarily provided)

We only collect personal information if you choose to provide it, such as:

• Name

• Email address

This typically occurs when you contact us directly.

2.2 Survey Data

We collect:

• Anonymous survey responses

• Required demographic information, including:

• Number of dependents

• Time living on the Isle of Man

• Salary range

These demographic fields are required to ensure meaningful, representative data for analysis.

We do not collect sensitive personal data.

2.3 Petition Data (Change.org)

We provide a link to a petition hosted on Change.org.
Change.org collects and processes petition signatures under their own Privacy Policy.

We may store limited petition data provided by Change.org:

• Name of the signer

• Country

• City

We do not receive or store:

• Email addresses

• Phone numbers

• Postal addresses

• Any other contact details

Petition data is used only for aggregated reporting and advocacy.

2.4 Technical Data

Automatically collected:

• IP address

• Browser type and device information

• Usage data

• Cookies and analytics data (via Google Analytics)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use data to:

• Operate and improve the website

• Analyse community sentiment

• Generate anonymised, aggregated reports

• Support evidence‑based discussions with Isle of Man government bodies

• Respond to enquiries sent to our email address

• Incorporate petition data into aggregated advocacy materials

We do not use your data for marketing.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under Manx GDPR, we process data based on:

• Consent — when you voluntarily provide personal information

• Legitimate interests — for operating the website and conducting surveys

• Public interest — where data supports civic engagement and policy discussions

5. Access to Personal Information

Only a small number of authorised committee members may access personal information (e.g., names or emails submitted via contact forms).

Survey responses remain anonymous unless you voluntarily include personal details.

6. Sharing Your Information

We may share anonymised, aggregated survey results with:

• Isle of Man government departments

• The public via published reports

We never share:

• Names

• Email addresses

• IP addresses

• Any identifiable personal data

• Petition signers’ contact details (we do not receive them)

We may also share data with:

• Hosting providers

• Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

These providers process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality and security obligations.

7. Data Storage & Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

• Secure hosting

• Access controls

• Encryption where appropriate

Only authorised committee members may access personal information.

8. Data Retention

We retain:

• Survey data: indefinitely in anonymised form

• Petition data: indefinitely in aggregated form

• Contact emails: as long as necessary to respond to enquiries

• Technical logs: for a limited period for security and analytics

You may request deletion of personal information at any time.

9. Your Rights

Under Manx GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction

• Request deletion

• Object to processing

• Withdraw consent (where applicable)

To exercise these rights, contact:
fairsettlementIOM@gmail.com

10. Cookies & Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. This may involve:

• Cookies

• IP address collection

• Device information

You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

11. Children’s Privacy

This website is intended for users aged 16 and over. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.

12. No Immigration Advice

We do not provide immigration advice, legal advice, or guidance on residency applications.
Any information on this website or within surveys is for community research purposes only.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date will reflect the latest version.

14. Contact

For privacy‑related questions, contact:
fairsettlementIOM@gmail.com