Steel City Snappers

Last updated: 18 July 2025

Welcome to Steel City Snappers (accessible at steelcitysnappers.org.uk). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website.

1. Who We Are

Steel City Snappers is a UK-based photography club and community. Our website provides information, resources, event updates, and a gallery of members’ work. The controller of your personal data is:

Steel City Snappers
Email: contact@steelcitysnappers.org.uk
Website: https://steelcitysnappers.org.uk

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal information:

Contact details: name, email address (when you fill out our contact form or subscribe)
Website usage data: IP address, browser type, device information (via cookies and analytics tools)
Media uploads: any photos or comments you voluntarily submit

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data in the following ways:

When you submit a contact form
When you sign up for newsletters or events
Automatically through cookies and third-party analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)

4. Why We Collect Your Data

We use your data to:

Respond to enquiries
Send newsletters or updates (if you opt-in)
Improve user experience on our website
Monitor website performance and security

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, our legal bases include:

Consent – when you opt-in to receive communications
Legitimate interest – to operate and improve our website
Legal obligation – where required by law

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to improve performance and track visitor usage. You can accept or decline cookies via your browser settings.

We may use:

Essential cookies: required for core functionality
Analytics cookies: to understand how visitors use our site
Third-party cookies: from services like Google Analytics

Please read our Cookie Policy for more details.

7. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your data. We may share it with trusted third parties for:

Website hosting and maintenance
Email newsletter delivery (e.g., Mailchimp or similar providers)
Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)

All third-party services comply with GDPR and have data protection policies in place.

8. How We Store and Protect Your Data

Your data is stored securely using encrypted servers managed by our hosting provider. We take all reasonable steps to prevent loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your data
Rectify inaccurate data
Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time
File a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office)

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

10. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party sites.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated revision date above.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Steel City Snappers
Email: contact@steelcitysnappers.org.uk
Website: https://steelcitysnappers.org.uk