Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 13/3/2025

1. Introduction
Welcome to Poole Harbour Festival (pooleharbourfestival.com) (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle data collected from our website visitors.

2. Legal Basis for Processing Data
Under UK GDPR, we process data based on the following legal bases:

• Consent – for cookies and newsletter subscriptions.
• Legitimate Interest – for essential website functionality and security purposes.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Our cookie management is handled by Complianz, which ensures compliance with UK privacy laws.

• You will be presented with a cookie consent banner when visiting our site for the first time.
• You can modify or opt out of cookies at any time via the cookie settings available on our website.
• Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled.

For more information about the types of cookies used, please visit our Cookie Policy.

4. Data Collection and Use
We do not store, process, or share any personal data from our users unless explicitly provided for specific services, such as our newsletter.

5. Newsletter Subscription
If you subscribe to our newsletter:

• Your email address will only be used to send updates and relevant content.
• You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in any email.
• You may also request removal from our list by contacting us at info@immenseevents.net.

6. Security Measures
We take reasonable steps to protect any personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. While no online service can guarantee complete security, we follow best practices to safeguard any data we collect.

7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Third-Party Services
We do not share personal data with third parties. However, we may use third-party services for analytics and advertising purposes, which comply with Google Consent Mode V2 settings as managed by Complianz.

9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect any personal data from minors. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to remove that information.

10. Your Rights Under UK Data Protection Law
As a UK resident, you have the following rights under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018:

• Request access to any data we have about you.
• Request deletion or correction of your data.
• Opt out of cookies or newsletter subscriptions.
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe we have not complied with data protection laws.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Your Contact Email].

11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

12. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Poole Harbour Festival
Immense Events
81 Seabourne Road BH5 2HD
info@immenseevents.net
07518 609823