Privacy Policy
Last updated: 17 September 2026
RSCDS Carlisle & Border Branch for Scottish Dancing respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect information when you visit our website or contact us.
Information we collect
We may collect the following information:
- Your name and contact details when you contact us
- Information you provide when asking about classes, events or membership
- Registration or attendance details for events and activities
- Any information included in messages or enquiries
- Technical information such as your IP address, browser type and pages visited, where collected through cookies or analytics tools
Please do not provide sensitive personal information unless it is necessary for your enquiry.
How we use your information
We may use your information to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Provide information about classes, dances and events
- Manage registrations and membership
- Communicate important updates
- Maintain and improve our website
- Meet legal, accounting or safeguarding requirements
We will only use your information where we have a lawful basis to do so, such as your consent, fulfilling a request, complying with a legal obligation or pursuing our legitimate interests.
Sharing your information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the website or manage communications. These providers may only use your information for the services they provide to us.
We may also disclose information where required by law or where necessary to protect someone’s safety or legal rights.
How long we keep your information
We keep personal information only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, unless we are legally required to keep it for longer.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to make the website work properly and, where applicable, to understand how visitors use it. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect website functionality.
Children’s privacy
Our website is not intended to collect personal information from children without appropriate consent from a parent, guardian or responsible organisation.
Your rights
Depending on the circumstances, you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Ask us to correct inaccurate information
- Ask us to delete your information
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Request a copy of your information in a portable format
- Complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.
Data security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, alteration or disclosure. However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
External links
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact:
RSCDS Carlisle & Border Branch
Email: Secretary: Jane Atkins
Email
Address: [insert postal address]
You may also complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office at https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/ .