Privacy Policy

Introduction

PlasticBusters is committed to protecting the personal data entrusted to it and to using it only in accordance with applicable data-protection legislation. This Privacy Policy explains how PlasticBusters collects, uses, discloses, stores and protects personal information in the course of its operations, including the AdoptTheWorld programme, website services and related activities. It also sets out the rights available to data subjects.

Owner and Data Controller

PlasticBusters 21 Keeill Pharick Park Glen Vine Isle of Man IM4 4EW

Email: mail@plasticbusters.org

PlasticBusters is registered with the Isle of Man Information Commissioner as a data controller, registration number R826996. The public register can be searched at https://icoregister.powerappsportals.com/

Legal Framework

PlasticBusters is established in the Isle of Man and is subject to the Data Protection Act 2018 (Isle of Man), which gives direct effect to the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) via the Applied GDPR. Where PlasticBusters processes personal data in the European Economic Area or transfers data to the EEA, it complies with the EU GDPR. PlasticBusters also observes relevant guidance issued by the Isle of Man Information Commissioner.

Key Definitions

Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.

Usage Data means information collected automatically through PlasticBusters or third-party services employed by PlasticBusters, which may include IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages and other technical parameters relating to the User's device or IT environment.

User means the individual using PlasticBusters who, unless otherwise specified, coincides with the Data Subject.

Cookies means small pieces of data stored on the User's device by the browser.

Principles of Processing

PlasticBusters processes personal data lawfully, fairly and transparently; for specified, explicit and legitimate purposes; only to the extent necessary; with accuracy; for no longer than necessary; and with appropriate security. These principles guide all decisions about what data to collect and how to handle it.

Types of Data Collected

PlasticBusters collects the following categories of personal data:

  • Contact information (first name, last name, email address) provided when filling in a contact form, signing up to the mailing list or registering for an activity

  • Name and geographic area provided when signing up to the AdoptTheWorld programme, which will be displayed publicly on the PlasticBusters website

  • Usage Data collected automatically when visiting the website, including IP address, browser type and browsing behaviour

  • Cookies set by Squarespace (the website hosting platform) and Google Analytics

Unless stated otherwise, all data requested by PlasticBusters is mandatory to provide the relevant service. Users uncertain about which data is mandatory are welcome to contact the Owner.

Users are responsible for any third-party personal data they provide through PlasticBusters and confirm they have the third party's consent to provide that data to the Owner.

Legal Basis of Processing

PlasticBusters processes personal data on one or more of the following bases under Article 6 of the Applied GDPR:

  • The User has given consent for one or more specific purposes

  • Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with the User or for pre-contractual obligations

  • Processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation

  • Processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by PlasticBusters or by a third party, balanced against the rights and freedoms of the individual

The Owner will clarify the specific legal basis applicable to any processing activity upon request.

Detailed Information on Processing

Analytics

Google Analytics (Google LLC) is used to monitor and analyse web traffic and to understand how Users interact with the website. Google may use the data collected to contextualise and personalise its own advertising. Personal data collected: Cookies and Usage Data. Place of processing: United States. Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy. Opt Out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Website Hosting

The PlasticBusters website is hosted on Squarespace. Squarespace may collect technical and usage data as part of its hosting service. Personal data collected: Cookies and Usage Data. Place of processing: United States. Privacy Policy: https://www.squarespace.com/privacy

Contact Forms and Mailing List

When a User completes a contact form or signs up to the PlasticBusters mailing list, PlasticBusters collects the information submitted to respond to enquiries, process registrations or send relevant communications. Personal data collected: first name, last name, email address and any other information provided in the form.

AdoptTheWorld Programme

When a User registers for the AdoptTheWorld programme at plasticbusters.org/adopttheworld, PlasticBusters collects their name and the geographic area they have chosen to adopt. This information is used to issue a personalised e-certificate and to add a pin to the public world map on the PlasticBusters website. Users should be aware that their name and adopted area will be displayed publicly on that map. Personal data collected: first name, last name, location data.

Zero Waste Pledge

When a User or organisation signs up to the PlasticBusters Zero Waste Pledge, PlasticBusters collects the name, email address, location and, where provided, the logo of the pledging individual or organisation. This information may be displayed publicly on the PlasticBusters website and across other PlasticBusters communication channels to recognise participation in the Pledge. Users and organisations should be aware that by signing up they consent to this public recognition. Personal data collected: first name, last name or organisation name, location data, logo (where provided).

Social Media Platforms

PlasticBusters maintains a presence on external social media platforms. Any data collected when Users interact with PlasticBusters through those platforms is governed by the privacy policies of the respective platforms, not by this policy.

Mode and Place of Processing

PlasticBusters takes appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorised access, disclosure, modification or destruction of personal data. Processing is carried out using computers and IT-enabled tools, following organisational procedures strictly related to the purposes described in this policy.

Data is processed at the Owner's operating offices and in any other places where the parties involved in processing are located. Where transfers outside the Isle of Man or the UK take place, they are made only where an adequacy decision exists or appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) are in place.

In addition to the Owner, data may be accessible to persons involved in the operation of PlasticBusters or to external parties such as technical service providers, hosting providers and IT companies, appointed as Data Processors where necessary.

Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, to satisfy legal, accounting or reporting requirements, or to protect legitimate interests.

  • Data collected in connection with a contract is retained until that contract has been fully performed

  • Data collected on the basis of legitimate interests is retained for as long as needed to fulfil those interests

  • Data retained with the User's consent is kept until that consent is withdrawn

Once the retention period expires, personal data is securely deleted or anonymised.

Cookies

PlasticBusters uses cookies set by Squarespace as part of the hosting platform and by Google Analytics to understand website usage. Where non-essential cookies are employed, Users are asked for consent via a cookie banner. Cookie preferences can be adjusted at any time through browser settings or the website's cookie management tool.

Rights of Users

Under the Applied GDPR, Users have the following rights in respect of their personal data:

  • Access: the right to obtain confirmation that data is being processed and to receive a copy of that data

  • Rectification: the right to have inaccurate data corrected or incomplete data completed

  • Erasure: the right, in certain circumstances, to have personal data deleted

  • Restriction: the right, in certain circumstances, to restrict processing so that data is stored but not otherwise used

  • Objection: the right to object to processing carried out on the basis of legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes

  • Data portability: the right to receive data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format and, where technically feasible, to have it transferred to another controller

  • Withdrawal of consent: the right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing

  • Complaint: the right to lodge a complaint with the Isle of Man Information Commissioner

Requests to exercise any of these rights may be directed to the Owner at mail@plasticbusters.org. Requests are free of charge and will be addressed within one month.

Do Not Track

PlasticBusters does not support Do Not Track requests. To determine whether any third-party services used by PlasticBusters honour Do Not Track requests, please refer to their respective privacy policies.

Changes to This Policy

PlasticBusters reserves the right to amend this policy at any time by publishing the updated version on this page. Users are encouraged to review this page periodically. Where changes affect processing based on consent, PlasticBusters will collect fresh consent from affected Users where required.

Legal Action

Personal data may be used by PlasticBusters for legal purposes in court or in the stages leading to possible legal action arising from improper use of the website or related services. PlasticBusters may be required to disclose personal data upon request from public authorities.

Contact

Questions, requests or complaints regarding this policy or PlasticBusters' data-processing practices should be directed to:

PlasticBusters, 21 Keeill Pharick Park, Glen Vine, Isle of Man IM4 4EW Email: mail@plasticbusters.org

Users also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner, PO Box 69, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM99 1EQ (www.inforights.im).

This privacy policy relates solely to PlasticBusters, if not stated otherwise within this document.

Latest update: June 15, 2026