Website Terms & Legal Notices

About this website

 

This website is operated by Stockport Town Centre Mayoral Development Corporation (“Stockport MDC”), a statutory corporation established to support the regeneration of Stockport Town Centre.

By using this website, you accept the terms set out on this page. These notices explain how we use personal information, how the website operates, and how Stockport MDC is governed.

Privacy and personal data

 

Stockport MDC is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information lawfully, fairly, and transparently, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

 

What information we collect

 

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Contact us via website forms or email
  • Apply for employment or engagement opportunities
  • Participate in consultations or engagement activities
  • Communicate with us in the course of our statutory functions

Personal information may include your name, contact details, and any information you choose to provide.

Some categories of information are treated as special category personal data, which receive additional protection under data protection law.

 

How we use personal information

 

We use personal information to:

  • Respond to enquiries and correspondence
  • Deliver our statutory and operational functions
  • Carry out recruitment and employment processes
  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations
  • Support consultation, research, and statistical analysis
  • Plan for and respond to emergencies where necessary
  • Prevent fraud and protect public funds

 

Lawful basis for processing

 

We only process personal information where we have a lawful basis to do so, including where:

  • You have given consent
  • Processing is required by law
  • Processing is necessary for a contract
  • Processing is required for employment purposes
  • Processing is necessary to protect life or public health
  • Processing is in the public or legitimate interest

 

Sharing information

 

We may share personal information with trusted partner organisations or service providers who support us in delivering services, such as IT and data hosting providers. Any sharing is carried out in accordance with data protection law and appropriate safeguards.

Your data protection rights

 

You have legal rights in relation to your personal information, including:

  • The right to be informed about how your data is used
  • The right to access personal data we hold about you
  • The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • The right to object to certain types of processing
  • The right to request erasure of personal data (in some circumstances)
  • The right to restrict processing
  • The right to data portability
  • Rights relating to automated decision‑making

These rights are not absolute and may be subject to legal exemptions.

 

Exercising your rights

 

Requests to exercise your data protection rights can be made directly to Stockport MDC. We will respond within the timescales set out in law.

If you are unhappy with how your request has been handled, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Data protection governance

 

Stockport MDC applies the principles of data protection by design and by default across all services and activities. All staff and contractors handling personal data must comply with our data protection policies.

Stockport MDC is registered as a data controller with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Governance and legal status

 

Stockport MDC is a statutory body. Its powers, responsibilities, and decision‑making arrangements are governed by its Constitution and associated governance documents, as approved by its Board.

 

These documents set out:

 

  • Board membership and roles
  • Decision‑making procedures
  • Financial and legal responsibilities
  • Accountability and reporting arrangements

 

Relevant governance documents are published on this website.

Content and availability

 

We make reasonable efforts to ensure the information on this website is accurate and up to date. However, website content is provided for general information purposes only and may be updated or changed without notice.

Stockport MDC is not responsible for the content of external websites that may be linked from this site.

Contact

 

If you have questions about this page, how the website operates, or how we handle personal information, you can contact Stockport MDC using the contact details published on this website.