What information we collect: When you submit a Donated Bench application, we collect your name, address, contact telephone number, email address, and memorial inscription details.
Why we need it: This information is required to process your bench donation, arrange installation, manage your 10-year licence, and communicate with you regarding your memorial bench.
Legal basis for processing: We process your personal data under Article 6(1)(b) of the UK GDPR (performance of a contract) and Article 6(1)(c) (legal obligation) for record-keeping purposes.
Who we share it with: Your details may be shared with Westminster City Council (as scheme administrator) and our installation team solely for the purpose of fulfilling your bench donation. We do not sell or share your data for marketing purposes.
How long we keep it: Personal data is retained for the duration of your 10-year bench licence plus 6 years for statutory record-keeping, after which it is securely deleted.
Your rights: Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, or request deletion of your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact:
By submitting this application, you consent to the processing of your personal data as described above for the purposes of the Westminster Donated Bench Scheme.
