Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 2025
Version: 1.1
1. Introduction
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Welcome to hayfringe.org ("we," "our," "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website hello@hayfringe.org.
This Privacy Policy is compliant with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Information We Collect
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We may collect and process the following types of information:
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Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, and other identifying information you voluntarily provide.
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Non-Personal Information: Browser type, IP address, operating system, and website usage statistics.
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information about your browsing behavior to enhance your experience.
3. Legal Basis for Processing Data
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Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
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Consent: When you explicitly provide consent to process your data for specific purposes.
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Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
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Legal Obligation: When processing is required to comply with a legal obligation.
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Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided that your rights do not override these interests.
4. How We Use Your Information
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We use the collected information for the following purposes:
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To provide and manage our services.
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To personalize your experience on our website.
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To improve our website, products, and services.
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To communicate with you about updates, promotions, or customer support inquiries.
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To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.
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To prevent fraud and ensure security.
5. Sharing Your Information
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We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information with:
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Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate our website and services.
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Legal Authorities: If required by law or in response to legal proceedings.
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Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or asset transfer.
6. International Data Transfers
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If your data is transferred outside the UK or European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions, to protect your personal data.
7. Data Retention
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We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy unless a longer retention period is required by law.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
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We use cookies to collect information about your use of our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or by using our cookie consent management tool.
9. Data Security
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We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
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Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
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The right to access, correct, or delete your data.
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The right to restrict or object to data processing.
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The right to data portability.
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The right to withdraw consent for data processing.
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The right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@hayfringe.org
11. Third-Party Links
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Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to read their privacy policies.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
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We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:
Hay Fringe