PRIVACY POLICY

At Yaram Arts, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect any personal data you provide when you use our website: https://yaramarts.org.uk.

1. Who We Are
Yaram Arts is a cultural organisation based in the UK. We operate the website yaramarts.org.uk and are the data controller responsible for your personal data.

2. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal information:

Name and contact information (such as email address and phone number)
Demographic information (such as postcode, preferences, and interests)
Details you provide via contact forms or newsletter signups
Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited (via cookies or analytics tools)

3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:

Respond to your enquiries and messages
Send you updates or newsletters if you opt in
Improve our website and services
Ensure website security and monitor usage patterns

4. Lawful Basis for Processing
We only collect and process personal data where we have a lawful basis to do so. This may include:

Your consent
Fulfilling a contract or enquiry
Our legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services)
Legal obligations

5. How We Share Your Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share it with trusted service providers who help us operate our website, such as:

Website hosting or analytics providers
Email newsletter services (e.g., Mailchimp)
All third parties are required to process your data securely and only for the purposes we specify.

6. How We Store Your Data
Your personal data is stored securely on UK or EU-based servers, or by providers who comply with UK GDPR standards. We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

7. Your Rights
Under data protection laws, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Request erasure of your data
Object to or restrict how we use your data
Withdraw consent (where applicable)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: [Insert Contact Email Address]

8. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience and gather analytics. You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for more details.

9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to yaramarts.org.uk. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact:

Yaram Arts
Email: info@yaramarts.org.uk