1. Introduction
The Camberwell Society (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, which is currently built on WordPress.
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
- Name
- Email address
- Contact details (if you submit a form or contact us)
b. Technical Data
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Time zone setting
- Operating system and platform
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience, analyse traffic, and improve functionality. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to enquiries or messages you send us
- Improve our website and user experience
- Monitor website usage and performance
- Ensure website security
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
4. WordPress and Third-Party Services
Our website is built using WordPress, which may process technical data such as IP addresses for security and performance purposes.
We may also use third-party plugins or services (e.g. contact forms, analytics tools). These providers may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
5. Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device. We may use cookies to:
- Understand how visitors use our site
- Remember user preferences
- Improve functionality
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, although some parts of the website may not function properly.
6. Data Sharing
We may share your data with:
- Service providers who help us operate the website
- Legal authorities if required by law
We ensure that any third parties respect the security of your data.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal or administrative requirements.
8. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
9. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
10. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
The Camberwell Society
78 Camberwell Grove, London, SE5 8RF
treasurer@camberwellsociety.org.uk
13. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)
We process personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent (when you submit information voluntarily)
- Legitimate interests (to operate and improve our website)
- Legal obligations (if required by law)
This policy is intended as a general template and may need to be tailored depending on specific plugins, analytics tools, or mailing systems used on your WordPress site.