Last updated: 7 April 2026
Who we are
This website is run by the Tom Lewandowski campaign for the Tipton Green ward in Sandwell. We are standing in the local council elections on 7 May 2026 as the Conservative Party candidate. We take your privacy seriously and want to be upfront about what data we collect and why.
What data we collect
We may collect the following information through this website:
- Issue reports: your name, email address, location of the issue, a description of the problem, and any photos you choose to upload.
- Contact form submissions: your name, email address, and the content of your message.
- Basic analytics: anonymous usage data such as pages visited, time on site, and approximate location (town level). We do not track you across other websites.
Why we collect it
We use your data for the following purposes:
- To track and follow up on local issues reported by residents.
- To respond to your enquiries and messages.
- To understand which issues matter most to people in Tipton Green.
- To improve how the campaign communicates with residents.
Our legal basis for processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on two legal bases:
- Consent: when you submit a form on this website, you are giving us explicit consent to process the data you provide. Every form includes a clear consent statement.
- Legitimate interests: we have a legitimate interest in communicating with residents about local issues and the campaign, provided this does not override your rights and freedoms.
How long we keep your data
- Contact messages: we keep these for up to 12 months after the election (May 2027), then securely delete them.
- Issue reports: these may be kept for longer to track whether the council has taken action on reported problems. We will review all stored reports annually and delete any that are no longer needed.
Who we share data with
We do not sell or share your personal data with any third parties.
The one exception: if you report a local issue (such as fly-tipping, potholes, or antisocial behaviour), we may share the details of the issue with Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council to push for action. When we do this, we anonymise your personal details — the council will see the problem and its location, but not your name or email address, unless you specifically ask us to pass those on.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Correct any data that is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Delete your data (the "right to be forgotten").
- Withdraw consent at any time.
- Complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe we have mishandled your data. You can contact the ICO at ico.org.uk or call 0303 123 1113.
Cookies
This website uses a small number of cookies:
- Session cookies: these are essential for form submissions to work properly. They expire when you close your browser.
- Analytics cookie (optional): if you consent, we use a cookie to collect anonymous usage statistics. You can decline this without affecting your use of the site.
We do not use advertising cookies or any third-party tracking cookies.
Data requests
To exercise any of your rights, or if you have questions about how we handle your data, please contact us at:
privacy@4tiptongreen.uk
We will respond to all data requests within 30 days.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "last updated" date.
Election Imprint
Promoted by Jo Barker on behalf of Tom Lewandowski (Conservative), both of West Midlands Conservatives, 3 Trinity Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6BL.