Properties and Collections Strategy: Towards Sustainable Stewardship consultation

Closes 23 Jan 2026

Privacy Statement

For the purposes of this survey, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is the Data Controller of any data you choose to share.

For detailed information on how we process your personal data please see our Privacy Policy for Citizen Space. For the specifics of data processing on this project please see the paragraphs on personal data requested, processing of personal data, and storage of personal data below.

Personal data requested

We are collecting this data to ensure the voices of Scotland’s people are considered during the development of the final Properties and Collections Strategy.

Lawful basis

Our lawful basis for processing personal data will be pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) UK GDPR where consent for the processing has been provided. By completing these questions, you are consenting to HES processing this information. We appreciate that you may not wish to share personal information about yourself, and there is the option not to answer any of the following questions that may relate to personal data. You can find more details about how we manage your personal data in our Privacy Notice. 

Processing of personal data

The results of the survey will be securely shared with a third-party consultant (JRS) to undertake independent analysis of the responses.

We will process your personal data in strict accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Should you wish to take part in future work or be kept informed, there will be an option to provide your email address.

Storage of personal data

HES will hold the personal data collected through this survey for no more than the current year plus three years. Information collected through this survey will be deleted from Citizen Space servers after the survey closes; however, it may remain on backup servers for approximately 12 months.

You have the right to access your data, receive a copy of it, request corrects or removal and object to the processing of it. More information about your rights regarding personal data we collect from you can be found at the HES Privacy Notice.

1. Please confirm that you have read the Privacy Statement and consent to the data you provide being used as set out in the statement and in our Privacy Policy.