Privacy & Cookies Policy
Tyneside Fiddle Alliance
Privacy & Cookies Policy
Tyneside Fiddle Alliance is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information provided through our website and mailing list.
Who We Are
Tyneside Fiddle Alliance is a community fiddle group based in Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne. We organise music rehearsals, sessions and performances for fiddle, viola, and cello players.
If you have any questions about this policy or how your information is used, please contact:
Email: fiddle.alliance@gmail.com
Information We Collect
We may collect limited personal information when you:
- contact us through the website
- subscribe to our mailing list
- email us directly
This may include:
- name
- email address
- any information you voluntarily provide in a message
We only collect personal data necessary to communicate about Tyneside Fiddle Alliance activities.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- respond to enquiries
- send occasional updates about rehearsals, events, and performances
- maintain our mailing list
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes, except as required to provide services through our mailing list provider (see below).
Mailing List (Mailchimp)
Our mailing list is managed using Mailchimp, a third-party email marketing service. By subscribing, your name and email address will be stored securely by Mailchimp, who will process your data on our behalf.
Mailchimp complies with GDPR and will not share your information with third parties except as necessary to provide its service. For more information, see Mailchimp’s privacy policy:
https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/.
Consent for subscription: By subscribing to our mailing list, you consent to receiving occasional emails from Tyneside Fiddle Alliance about rehearsals, events, and performances. You understand your information will be stored securely by Mailchimp and that you can unsubscribe at any time.
Embedded signup forms and cookies:
If you subscribe via an embedded form on our website, Mailchimp may set cookies on your device. These cookies help improve service quality, prevent spam, and do not personally identify you.
How We Store Your Information
Personal information is stored securely and is only accessible to authorised members of the Tyneside Fiddle Alliance committee who manage communications.
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to maintain the mailing list or respond to enquiries.
Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- request access to the personal data we hold about you
- request correction of inaccurate information
- request deletion of your data
- withdraw consent for us to use your data
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the email address above.
Cookies
Our website may use small files called cookies to help the site function properly and understand how visitors use the site.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They do not usually identify you personally.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.
Photography
Photographs may occasionally be taken at rehearsals, events, or performances for use on the Tyneside Fiddle Alliance website or publicity materials.
If you would prefer not to appear in photographs, please let a Leader or Committee member know.
Website Disclaimer
The information on this website is provided for general information about Tyneside Fiddle Alliance and its activities. While we aim to keep information accurate and up to date, we make no guarantees about the completeness or accuracy of the content.
Links to external websites are provided for convenience. Tyneside Fiddle Alliance is not responsible for the content of external sites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page.