This Privacy Policy explains how barnabyfestival.org.uk (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects information about you when you visit our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and responsible manner in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our site. We may update this policy from time to time. The date of the most recent revision is displayed at the bottom of this page.
What Information We Collect
We collect two categories of information: information you provide to us directly, and information collected automatically when you visit our site.
Information You Provide Directly
If you contact us via email at [email protected], we will receive and store the information you include in that communication. This may include your name, email address, and any other details you choose to share. We use this information solely for the purpose of responding to your enquiry and will not use it for any other purpose without your explicit consent.
We do not operate any account registration system on this website. You are not required to create an account or submit any personal information in order to access our content.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically by our web server and third-party analytics tools. This may include your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, time spent on each page, and the date and time of your visit.
This information is collected in aggregate and is used solely to understand how visitors interact with our site, to identify technical issues, and to improve the quality and relevance of our content. It is not used to identify you personally.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device by your browser — to improve your experience and to help us understand how our site is used. Cookies do not contain personal information that could identify you directly.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use strictly necessary cookies, which are essential for the website to function correctly. These cannot be disabled. We also use analytical cookies, which help us understand visitor behaviour through tools such as Google Analytics. These cookies collect anonymised, aggregated data and do not identify individual users.
We may also use affiliate tracking cookies. When you click on a link to a third-party bookmaker featured on our site, a cookie may be set to record that referral. This allows us to receive commission if you subsequently register at that bookmaker. These cookies do not collect or store any sensitive personal information.
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified when a new cookie is set. Please be aware that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Third-Party Links and Affiliate Relationships
Our website contains links to third-party bookmaker websites. When you click on one of these links, you will be redirected to an external site that operates under its own privacy policy. We have no control over the content or privacy practices of third-party websites and accept no responsibility for them.
We maintain affiliate relationships with some of the bookmakers featured on our site. This means we may receive a commission when a reader registers at a bookmaker through a link on our site. This commercial arrangement does not affect the personal data we collect or how we use it. We do not share your personal information with any third-party operator.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes: to respond to enquiries submitted to us via email; to monitor and analyse website traffic and usage patterns; to identify and fix technical issues; to improve the quality and relevance of our editorial content; and to fulfil our obligations under applicable data protection legislation.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party. We do not use your information for unsolicited marketing communications. We do not use automated decision-making or profiling in relation to any personal data we collect.
Data Retention
We retain email correspondence for a period of twelve months from the date of receipt, after which it is securely deleted. Anonymised analytical data collected via cookies may be retained for longer periods for the purpose of understanding long-term traffic trends, but this data cannot be used to identify any individual.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to access the personal data we hold about you, to request correction of inaccurate data, to request deletion of your data, to object to or restrict our processing of your data, and to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been handled unlawfully.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to all data subject requests within thirty days.
Security
We take the security of your personal data seriously. Our website uses SSL encryption to protect data transmitted between your browser and our server. Access to any personal data we hold is restricted to authorised members of our editorial team only.
Although we take all reasonable steps to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted to or from our site.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or in applicable legislation. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website following any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].