PRIVACY and COOKIE POLICY

Privacy & Cookie Policy (Website Page)

1. Introduction

PZArts CIC is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

2. Who We Are

PZArts CIC is a Community Interest Company based in Cornwall, UK.
For data protection purposes, we are the data controller. You can contact us at:
Email: hello@pzartscic.co.uk
Address: 124 City Road, London, EV1V 2NQ

3. What Data We Collect

a) Website Analytics (Anonymous Data)

When you visit our website, we collect standard anonymised usage data via tools like Google Analytics or similar. This may include:

  • Geographical region (broad, not exact location)

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page

  • Device type and browser used

This information helps us understand how visitors interact with the website and improve user experience. It cannot be used to identify you personally.

b) Contact Form (Personal Data)

If you submit an enquiry through our website contact form, we collect the information you provide:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Phone number (if you choose to include it)

  • Any other message content you enter

This data is only used to respond to your enquiry and is not shared or used for marketing without your consent.

4. Cookies

Cookies are small files placed on your device when you visit our website. We use:

  • Essential cookies to enable core functionality (e.g., page navigation)

  • Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand site use

You can accept or reject non-essential cookies via our cookie banner or change settings in your browser at any time.

5. How We Use Your Data

We use the data we collect to:

  • Respond to contact enquiries

  • Improve the website and user experience

  • Understand how users engage with our site

We do not:

  • Share your data with third parties for marketing

  • Sell or trade personal information

  • Use your data for profiling or automated decision-making

6. Data Storage and Retention

  • Personal contact form data is stored securely and retained only as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry.

  • Analytics data is anonymised and retained according to our analytics provider’s standard policies.

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access any personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)

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

To exercise these rights, contact us at [your contact email].

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website with the date of revision.

Last updated: 3/6/2025