Cookie & Privacy Policy
The Cookie Policy sets out how the https://roystonarts.org.uk website uses cookies. The Privacy Policy sets out how we handle any information that you might give the website when you:
- Visit the website;
- Submit information via the membership, contact, feedback or purchasing forms;
- Contact RAS directly by email.
Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and the types of cookies that might be used on websites. It then details how we use cookies on the roystonarts.org.uk website.
Learn more about we process personal data in the Privacy Policy below.
What are cookies ?
Cookies are small text files that are used to store small pieces of information. They are stored on your device when the website is loaded on your browser. These cookies are needed to make the website function properly, make it more secure, provide a better user experience, to understand how the website performs and to analyse what works and where it needs improvement.
What types of Cookies are there?
Essential: Some cookies are essential for you to be able to experience the full functionality of a website. They prevent any security threats. They do not collect or store any personal information.
Statistics: These cookies store information like the number of visitors to the website, the number of unique visitors, which pages of the website have been visited, the source of the visit, etc. These data are used to understand and analyse how a website is performing and how it could be improved. They do not collect or store personal information.
Functional: These are the cookies that help certain non-essential functionalities on this website. These functionalities include embedding content like videos or sharing content of the website on social media platforms.
How does this website use Cookies?
Unlike many websites, roystonarts.org.uk does not use any cookies.
Embedded Content on the Royston Arts Society website
The website includes an embedded Google Calendar that displays the upcoming RAS events and acivities. There are also a number of embedded Google Forms. These include the a form to join Royston Arts Society and forms to comment on or ask questions about the various activities and events that are organised by Royston Arts Society.
In common with other Google products, Google Calendar and Forms use a variety of cookies. Some are required for the form to function and other (Third Party) cookies are used by Google for statistical and advertising purposes. The latter can be blocked by your browser. Details of the Google Privacy Policy can be found here.
These Google Cookies will only be stored on your device when you open the calendar or one of the forms.
At this time there is no other embedded content on the Royston Arts Society website. However there are links to other external websites and social media sites. These websites are likely to use cookies.
Privacy Policy
What information do we collect about you?
We collect your name, email address and any message that you send us by submitting the membership, contact, feedback or purchaser forms. We need this information to respond to your enquiry – if you decide that you don’t want any further correspondence from us please let us know and your contact details will be deleted.
How will we use the information we have about you?
We will use this information to provide the services requested, maintain our contact records and, if you have agreed, to send you an occasional email about Royston Arts Society. We will not share your information with anyone else. If you have consented to receive our emails, you may always opt out at a later date by sending us a message via the contact form.
Looking after your information
Your information is stored on a personal computer situated in secure premises under lock and key. It is never shared with any other third party, unless you ask RAS to refer you on to another person and provide us with written permission to share your details..
Access to your information and correction
You have the right to request a copy of the information that we hold about you. If you would like a copy of your personal information, please contact us via the enquiries form. We want to make sure that your personal information is accurate and up to date. You may tell us to correct or remove information that you think is inaccurate.
Please note
We may change this policy on occasions by updating this page to keep up to date with UK privacy regulations or if we make significant changes to the website itself. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes.