Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 July 2025
Last Reviewed: 26 July 2025

At Sefton Art Group, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018.

1. Who We Are

This website (www.seftonartgroup.co.uk) is operated by Sefton Art Group. Our Director, Roy Munday, is the designated Data Protection Officer.

2. Information We Collect

  • Usage Data: Information about your visit, including pages viewed, resources accessed, traffic data, location data, and other communication data.
  • Personal Data You Provide: For example, when you:
    • Register interest in our art classes
    • Contact us via forms, email, or telephone

We do not store credit card details or physical addresses. We do not share customer details with third parties without consent.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Provide the services you request
  • Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
  • Inform you of updates or changes to our services
  • Send you marketing material where you have given explicit consent
  • Improve our website and services through statistical analysis

Where consent is given, we may also share your data with trusted third parties who provide related services. You can withdraw your consent at any time.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

We process your data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Consent
  • Contractual necessity
  • Legal obligation
  • Legitimate interests

5. How Long We Keep Your Data

As artistic learning is often a lifelong pursuit, we may retain relevant contact information indefinitely unless you request its deletion.

6. Data Security & Transfers

We take all reasonable steps to protect your data:

  • Secure servers and access controls
  • Restricted access to authorised personnel

Data may be stored or processed outside the EU. By using our site, you agree to such transfers. However, internet transmission is never fully secure and done at your own risk.

7. Disclosure of Your Information

We only disclose your data in the following cases:

  • With your consent
  • To comply with legal requirements
  • To prevent or detect fraud
  • If our business is sold or merged

8. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. These may collect:

  • Device/browser information
  • Usage data for analytical purposes

Cookies do not personally identify you. You may disable cookies via your browser settings if preferred.

9. Third-Party Links

We may link to external websites. These sites operate under their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies before providing personal data.

10. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Withdraw your consent at any time
  • Object to certain processing activities
  • Lodge a complaint with the ICO

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, contact:

Roy Munday
Email: roymun@cybase.co.uk
Phone: 07737 982513
Or use our contact form.

12. Updates to This Policy

We review our Privacy Policy regularly. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.