This privacy policy sets out how North Somerset Arts uses and protects any information that you give North Somerset Arts when you use this website.
North Somerset Arts is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.
North Somerset Arts may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from 28 May 2018.
What we collect
The personal data we collect about you may vary depending on the service you request from us. If you sign up for our newsletter, we collect the following information: · name · email address · the date and time you asked to be added to the mailing list, and the IP address of the computer you used for this (these are kept as proof that we have your consent, in line with the GDPR)
If you join as a member, as a friend or a volunteer, we collect the following information: · name · email address · postal address · telephone number · which North Somerset Arts exhibitions you may have taken part in · the date and time you asked to be added to the members’ mailing list, and the IP address of the computer you used for this (these are kept as proof that we have your consent, in line with the GDPR) · payment information for processing your membership (where applicable) · your marketing information, e.g. your website address, the type of media you use for your art, relevant images and any other relevant information that will be used in brochures etc.
What we do with the information we gather
We require this information to provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:
· Internal record keeping · To improve our services and to report to funders on the use of their investments · To contact you – we will only contact you using the details you provide, for reasons directly relating to the purpose for which you gave us your details
If you join as a member, we use the information you have given us to deliver the services that we have offered in our membership package. Once your membership has expired, we will no longer retain the personal information you have given us for the purpose of membership administration.
Security
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.
Controlling your personal information
We will never sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties. We will only pass on your personal information if we are required by law to do so.
You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. If you would like a copy of the information held on you, or if you would prefer us to delete the personal data we hold on you, please contact hello@northsomersetarts.org with your request.
If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please contact us as soon as possible. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.
E-communications
You will be able to stop these at any time by emailing us or by clicking the unsubscribe link within the email.
Our website
Our website provider uses cookies to personalize your experience, analyse site usage, and offer tailored promotions. For more information on this, and how to have greater control of your privacy on the internet, go to https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/.
Links to other websites
Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.