Privacy Policy
Introduction
The Wolverhampton Pipe Band is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to safeguard it.
Information We Collect
The only personal information we collect is through our Contact Form. This may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide in the message field.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiries or providing updates. We do not use any trackers, analytics, or external content that may compromise your privacy.
Cookies
Like most websites, we use “cookies” to help us make our site, and the way you use it, better. We do not store any personal data in the cookies that we use.
Cookies mean that a website will remember you. They’re small text files that sites transfer to your computer (or phone or tablet). They make interacting with a website faster and easier – for example by automatically filling your name and address in text fields.
In addition, the type of device you’re using to access our website or apps and the settings on that device may provide us with information about your device, including what type of device it is, what specific device you have, what operating system you’re using, what your device settings are. Your device manufacturer or operating system provider will have more details about what information your device makes available to us.
The type and quantity of information we collect and how we use it depends on why you are providing it. You should be able to control what cookies are placed on your device through your browser settings. Go to www.aboutcookies.org to find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them.
We do not analyse the use of our website or collect any data relating to its use.
What personal information we collect and how we use it
We will only ever capture the minimum amount of information that we need to in relation to your membership, donation or services we provide to you and we promise to keep your information secure. The personal data we will usually collect is:
- Your name
- Your contact details
- Your date of birth
- Details of the enquiry, service or product
Where it is appropriate, we may also ask for additional information
How we will use your data
We will use your personal data for the legitimate interest of conducting core business activities, these will include:
- Administer your membership or donation.
- Provide you with the services, products or information you asked for.
- Providing services, products, guidance or information for general activities, including Disclosure and Barring Service checks
- Communicating organisational messages and information to members and band officers
- Facilitate training, meetings and other special event planning
- Providing information and updates to Band officers
- Preparation of Band directories
- To present our website and its contents to you and to allow you to participate in interactive features on our website
- Keep a record of your relationship with us
- Understand how we can improve our services, products or information
- In any other way we may describe when you provide the information
- For any other purposes with your consent
Sensitive information
We do not collect any personal information on members classified as ‘sensitive’ under GDPR.
Under 18’s data
We do collect name, date of birth and contact information from under 18’s through their parents or legal guardians. This information is used to intimate short notice changes to tutoring or practices, to inform of upcoming engagements and to comply with restrictions when entering youth events.
Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Sensitive information
We do not collect any personal information on members classified as ‘sensitive’ under GDPR.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please Contact Us.
Last Updated
This page was last updated 23 December 2024.