Southwick Village Hall

Charity No. 1057702

Privacy Policy

Southwick Village Hall values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store your personal data when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal data when you interact with our website or services. The types of personal information we may collect include:

  • Name

  • Contact information (email address, phone number)

  • Event or booking details (if applicable)

  • Payment details (for bookings or donations)

  • IP address (for website analytics)

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used to:

  • Provide and manage services and bookings

  • Respond to inquiries or requests

  • Process payments and donations

  • Improve our website and user experience

  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

  • Send newsletters, updates, and information about events (only with your consent)

3. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience when using our website. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyze website traffic.

The cookies we use may include:

  • Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be turned off.

  • Analytical Cookies: These cookies help us analyze website traffic and improve functionality.

You can control cookie settings through your browser, but please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on our website.

4. How We Protect Your Information

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Retention of Personal Data

We retain personal information submitted by you for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. We have the right to retain your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Request deletion of your personal data (subject to certain conditions)

  • Object to or restrict the processing of your personal data

  • Request the transfer of your personal data to another organization

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: southwickvillagehallwiltshire@gmail.com.

7. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for payment processing, event management, or analytics. These third parties may collect and process personal data as part of their service offerings. We ensure that these third parties comply with applicable data protection laws.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on our website. The date of the most recent revision will be indicated at the top of this page.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact:

The Secretary:
Southwick Village Hall
Frome Road, Southwick, Wiltshire, BA14 9QN

Email: southwickvillagehallwiltshire@gmail.com