Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 24th June 2023

This Privacy Policy explains how Ceramic Art Dover collects, uses, and protects the personal information of its users. By using our website and providing your personal information, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Personal Information We Collect:

   • Name
   • Email address
   • Permissions to be photographed (optional)

2. How We Collect Personal Information: We collect personal information through registration forms & contact forms on our webiste and also at our workshops or events.

3. Purpose of Collecting Personal Information: We collect personal information to improve user experience and to process information for our contact forms or questions about our membership, our events and Ceramic Art Dover activities.
   

4. Use of Personal Information: We use location and contact based personal information to evaluate participation at events, improve our services, and provide relevant information to our members. We do not share identifiable or personal information with third parties.
   

5. Use of Cookies: Our website uses essential cookies necessary for its operation. We do not use tracking cookies or similar technologies for third parties.

6. Consent for Cookies: When you first visit our website, you have the option to opt-in and accept cookies.

7. Data Protection and Security: We have policies in place to keep user data secure. The data protection officer for Ceramic Art Dover is responsible for ensuring the security of the data. User data is regularly updated and securely destroyed when no longer necessary.

8. Data Retention: Personal information of active members of Ceramic Art Dover will be retained while currently a member of Ceramic Art Dover and then upto 1 year after during a 'non-active' period. For non-members, data is retained until no longer necessary or a maxiumum of 1 year, whichever is shorter.
   

9. Sensitive Information: We do not collect sensitive information such as financial or medical records. We  collect optional permissions for participants to not be photographed at our events. This is clearly displayed upon registration and our terms and conditions for participating or becoming a member with Ceramic Art Dover.
   

10. Third-Party Websites: Our website may contain links to third-party services, and we do not have control over their privacy practices. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of those third-party services.

11. User Rights: Users can request changes, modifications, or deletion of their personal information by contacting the Data Protection Officer at ceramicartdover@gmail.com.

12. Updates to Privacy Policy: Changes and updates to our privacy policy will be communicated online through our privacy policy page, at the registration entrance to events, and in our terms and conditions upon membership registration.

13. Compliance with GDPR: We adhere to the guidelines set out by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the UK.

14. Contact Information: For privacy-related concerns or inquiries, please contact the Data Protection Officer at ceramicartdover@gmail.com.