Privacy policy

Melksham Music and Drama is dedicated to protecting your personal information. This privacy notice explains how we use any personal data we collect from you when you attend our events or join our mailing list.

What information we collect

We collect basic details like your name, address, email address, and phone number.

How we use your information

We use your information to inform you about upcoming shows and events that might interest you, based on “Legitimate Interest.” We won’t share your details with any third parties without your permission. You can request that we permanently remove your information at any time.

Updates to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to stay current or meet legal requirements. If we plan any significant changes in how we use your information, we will ask for your permission first.

Contacting Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, or if you want to make a Subject Access Request, please contact:


Melksham Music and Drama Privacy Practices

We respect your privacy and will only use your information as outlined here. We aim to be clear and fair, and follow UK data protection laws. Your information is used for managing memberships, events, and competitions.

Melksham Music and Drama is the data controller for GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Collecting Your Information

We collect your details when you fill in membership forms, either on paper or online. This includes contact details (name, address, phone, email), date of birth, and emergency contact information. If you provide information about others (such as a child or emergency contact), please ensure they know you’ve shared their details. If you’re under 18, we’ll also need information from a parent or guardian.

Using Your Information

We use your information to manage your membership, renewals, and provide member benefits. Emergency contact details are used only in emergencies. We may send marketing emails, but only if you’ve agreed, and you can change your preferences anytime. We will never sell your data to third parties.

We may keep your information indefinitely unless you ask us to delete it, so we can maintain a long-term relationship with you.

Sharing Your Information

We may share some of your information in printed programmes or with NODA (National Operatic and Dramatic Association).

Website Use

Our website may collect data like your IP address using cookies to improve your online experience. Cookies help us recognize you when you return and allow secure logins. If you follow links to other sites, please review their privacy policies, as we’re not responsible for their data practices.

Security

Your information is stored securely and is not transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We’ve taken steps to protect your data with appropriate security measures.

Your Rights

You can ask us not to use your data for marketing and have the right to access or correct your information. You can also request that we stop using your data or delete it, but this may end our relationship with you. You can raise any concerns with the Information Commissioner’s Office (www.ico.org.uk).

This policy was last updated on 3rd September 2024, and we’ll inform you of any changes.

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