Privacy Policy
Last updated: Jan 2025

Bath Arts Collective is committed to protecting your personal data and your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Bath Arts Collective is a Community Interest Company (CIC) dedicated to delivering an inclusive and vibrant cultural agenda in Bath and the surrounding region. Our registered address is:
4 Chapel Row, Bath, BA1 1HN
Email: bathartscollective@gmail.com
Website: www.batharts.co.uk

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Contact details: name, email address, phone number

  • Booking and event data: event attendance, ticket purchases, feedback

  • Marketing preferences: opt-in/opt-out preferences

  • Work placement or volunteer applications: CVs, application information

  • Professional contacts: partnership or sponsorship data, job titles, and organisation names

We may also collect anonymised data about demographics and engagement through surveys and evaluations.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Deliver our events, festivals, and services

  • Communicate with you about relevant cultural activities

  • Process ticketing and registration through platforms such as Bath Box Office or Eventbrite

  • Evaluate and improve our events and audience engagement

  • Carry out marketing and promotional activities (with your consent)

  • Support internships, placements and participation programmes

We do not sell or trade your personal information.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Our legal bases under the UK GDPR include:

  • Consent – where you’ve actively opted in

  • Contract – to fulfil obligations when you register or book an event

  • Legitimate interests – such as improving our services, evaluating impact, or contacting partners

  • Legal obligation – to comply with law or regulation

5. Data Sharing

We may share data with trusted partners and suppliers such as ticketing providers, funders (in aggregated or anonymised form), universities (e.g. for student placements), and sponsors (where consent has been given). We only share what is necessary, and we have agreements in place to protect your data.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your data only for as long as necessary:

  • Mailing list subscriptions: until you unsubscribe

  • Event registration and feedback: up to 5 years

  • Work placement or internship records: up to 2 years after completion

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Withdraw your consent at any time

  • Object to processing or request restriction

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of your rights, contact us at: bathartscollective@gmail.com

8. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to help us understand visitor behaviour and improve your experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Third Party Links

Our website or social media may link to other sites. This privacy policy applies only to Bath Arts Collective. We encourage you to read the privacy statements of any external websites.