Cookies and Privacy Policy

1. About this website

This website supports the Future Sark project, a community conversation about the island’s future.

The project is commissioned by Chief Pleas of Sark and supported by Question Factory Ltd.

This policy explains how we handle any information you provide and how cookies are used on this website.

2. What information we collect

You can use this website without providing personal information.

We may collect information if you choose to:

• complete a survey

• submit an idea or comment

• sign up for updates

• contact the project team

This may include:

• your name (if provided)

• your contact details (such as email)

• your responses or comments

Providing this information is optional.

3. How we use your information

Information you provide will be used to:

• understand people’s views about Sark’s future

• identify common themes and priorities

• inform reports and discussions with Chief Pleas

• provide updates if you have requested them

Where possible, responses will be combined and anonymised.

This means your comments may be included in reports, but your name will not be used unless you have given permission.

4. Who is responsible for your data

For the purposes of this project:

• Chief Pleas of Sark is the data controller

• Question Factory Ltd is managing the engagement process and handling data on behalf of Chief Pleas

Information will only be used for the purposes of the Future Sark project.

5. How your data is stored

Information is stored securely using appropriate systems and access controls.

Only members of the project team who need access to the information will be able to view it.

6. How long we keep your data

Personal information will only be kept for as long as necessary to support the Future Sark project.

At the end of the project:

• relevant data will be transferred to Chief Pleas

• identifiable personal data held by Question Factory will be securely deleted unless otherwise agreed

7. Your rights

You have the right to:

• request access to the information you have provided

• ask for incorrect information to be corrected

• request deletion of your personal information where appropriate

To do this, please contact us using the details below.

8. Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit a website.

This website uses minimal cookies.

Essential cookies

These may be used to ensure the website works properly.

Analytics (if used)

If basic analytics tools are used (such as Google Analytics), they may collect anonymous information about how the website is used, such as:

• number of visitors

• pages viewed

• time spent on the site

This information does not identify individuals.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

9. Links to other websites

This website may include links to external sites (for example, surveys or partner organisations).

Those websites will have their own privacy policies.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this policy or how your information is used, please contact:

Future Sark team
futuresark2026@gmail.com

11. Updates to this policy

This policy may be updated during the course of the project.

Any changes will be published on this page.

Your responses will be used as part of the Future Sark project and handled in line with the Privacy Policy.