Privacy Policy (updated January 2024)

This policy explains how I use the information this website collects about you. By submitting your information, you consent to the use of that information as set out in this policy.

Revising the Policy

Changes and adjustments to this Privacy Policy are made from time to time and will be indicated at the top of this page when there has been a revision. Please check regularly for any updates as your continued use of this site and/or the services indicates your agreement with any changes made.

Use and Storage of Your Information

Responsibilities

Only relevant and essential data will be collected and retained.
Your information will be stored safely and securely, protecting it from loss, misuse, unauthorised access and disclosure.
Appropriate technical measures are in place to protect personal data.
Your information will be destroyed securely.
Your personal data will be kept up to date.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will be complied with fully.

Information Collected When Using the Website

Certain personal information will be collected if you provide your details when using the website, for example if you register on the mailing list or use the contact form.
If you visit the website but do not provide your details as above, no personal information will be collected through the website, although your use of the website may be tracked using cookies.
Cookies are small anonymous text files that are placed on your computer by websites that you visit. Google Analytics cookies are used to track anonymous usage statistics and do not collect any personal information that can be used to identify you. This helps to analyse data about webpage usage and improve the website in order to tailor it to user needs.
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites visit https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Sharing of Your Information

Your information will not be sold.

The information that you provide will not be shared except:

With third party service providers, such as hosting providers or an email service provider, who provide services that enable obligations to you to be fulfilled, or to send marketing information to you if requested.
If there is a legal obligation to disclose your information (for example, if ordered by a court).
If an event is run in partnership with a named organisation (e.g. a venue) information will be shared to enable it to report to its funders and inform its audience development strategy. Any data shared for these purposes will be in an anonymised and aggregated form.

Other Websites and their Privacy Policies

This website may contain links to external websites managed and maintained by external companies, but is not responsible for the privacy practices, cookie policies or the content of such websites or of other third parties.

For How Long Is Your Personal Information Stored?

Your personal information is stored for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or until you ask for your personal data to be deleted, in accordance with your rights below. The personal data will regularly be assessed to determine its relevance, and destroyed if no longer required or if it no longer provides any services to you.

Your Rights

You have a number of rights in relation to your personal data. These include the right to:

find out how your personal data is processed
request that your personal data is corrected if you believe it is incorrect or inaccurate
obtain restriction on, or object to, processing of your personal data
ask for your personal data to not be processed for marketing purposes
withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal data
obtain a copy of the personal information which is held about you. Steps will be taken to verify your identity before responding to your request. A response will be sent as soon as possible and, in any case, within a month.

Contact

If you would like to exercise any of your rights outlined in this policy or have any questions about the way in which your personal data is handled, please email Christy O'Beirne.