Singles and Socials of Saddleworth privacy statement
Effective date 01 01 2025
Our website address is: https://sssofsaddleworth.co.uk.
Singles & Socials Society of Saddleworth (SSSS) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or interact with our services.
Information we collect
We may collect the following types of personal information when you interact with our website or services:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, address, date of birth, and any other information you provide when filling out membership forms, contacting us, or subscribing to newsletters.
- Membership and Event Participation Information: Details about your membership, social activities, event participation, and preferences.
- Payment Information: Payment details (e.g., credit card information) provided for membership fees or event bookings (processed securely via our payment providers).
- Usage Data: Information about how you access and use our website, including your IP address, browser type, and operating system. This data is used for improving the functionality of the site.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and manage membership: To process your membership, verify your eligibility, and communicate with you about your membership and events.
- To organize events: To manage registrations for social events, notify you of upcoming events, and ensure proper event coordination.
- To improve our services: To analyze your interactions with our website and social activities, so we can enhance the user experience and tailor our offerings to meet your needs.
- To communicate with you: To respond to your inquiries, send important updates about the society, and provide information about membership renewals, events, and other relevant matters.
- To process payments: To facilitate payment processing for membership fees, event bookings, and other services related to your participation.
Sharing your information
We respect your privacy and will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:
- With service providers: We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in processing payments, managing events, and delivering communications. These service providers are obligated to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a court order or government investigation.
Data retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. If you choose to terminate your membership, we may retain some information to comply with legal obligations.
Your rights regarding personal data
As a member or visitor to our website, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: If your personal information is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request corrections.
- Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances, such as when the data is no longer needed for the purposes it was collected.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in specific cases.
- Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data, particularly when processing is based on legitimate interests.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request that we provide your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
How we protect your information
We take the security of your personal data seriously and use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. These measures include secure payment processing, encryption, and regular security reviews.
However, please be aware that no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely safe.
Cookies and tracking technologies
Our website may use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience and collect data about website usage. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, improve functionality, and analyze traffic patterns on our site.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect some website features.
Third party websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy statements of any third-party sites you visit.
Changes to our privacy policy
We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or the services we offer. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this statement periodically for any updates.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Statement or how your personal data is handled, please contact us at:
Singles & Socials Society of Saddleworth (SSSS)
Email: sssofsaddleworth@gmail.com
Phone: 07950186107
By using our website or becoming a member of Singles & Socials Society of Saddleworth, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Statement.
