Effective Date: 11 September 2025
Julie Edge is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled securely, fairly, and transparently. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you interact with this website or the campaign.
Who We Are
This website is operated by Julie Edge MHK, standing for re-election to the House of Keys in the Isle of Man. Any reference to “I”, “we”, “our”, or “the campaign” refers to Julie Edge and her authorised representatives.
We are a Data Controller for the purposes of the Isle of Man Data Protection Act 2018, which incorporates the UK GDPR.
What Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
Name, email address, and phone number (e.g. when signing up to volunteer, pledge your support, or contact me)
Postal address (e.g. if requesting campaign materials)
Your preferences and interests (e.g. issues you care about, willingness to host an event, etc.)
Information collected automatically:
IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on the site
Device and operating system information
This is collected through cookies and standard analytics tools.
How We Use Your Information
We only collect and process data where it is lawful and necessary for campaign purposes. These include:
Keeping you informed with campaign news, updates, and events
Coordinating volunteers and campaign activities
Processing and acknowledging donations in line with election finance laws
Responding to your questions or requests
Improving website functionality and user experience
Meeting legal and regulatory obligations under election and financial law
We never sell or trade your personal data.
How We Store and Protect Your Data
Your information is stored on secure, password-protected systems.
Access is strictly limited to authorised campaign staff and volunteers.
Sensitive data is encrypted and, where in paper form (e.g. sign-up sheets at events), stored securely and destroyed when no longer required.
We only retain data for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected or as required by law.
Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with trusted service providers (such as email platforms, event tools, or other related tools) to help us run the campaign. These providers are bound by contracts to keep your information secure and to use it only for the purpose we instruct.
We may also disclose your information if required to do so by law or regulatory authorities.
Cookies and Analytics
This site uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and to understand how visitors use the site.
Cookies help us personalise content and measure site performance.
We may use services like Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage patterns.
You can control cookies in your browser settings and may choose to block or delete them.
Your Rights
Under Isle of Man data protection law, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Withdraw your consent (where we rely on consent)
Restrict or object to the processing of your data
Lodge a complaint with the Isle of Man Information Commissioner (www.inforights.im)
To exercise your rights, please contact us at jmedge62@gmail.com.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Julie Edge MHK
📧 Email: jmedge62@gmail.com
📞 Work: 463537
📞 Work Landline: 651512
📍 Address: 43 Briarfield Avenue, Onchan, IM3 3JH
Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any significant changes will be highlighted on this page, and we encourage you to check back regularly.