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Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2025

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Walsall Pride is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal data is handled safely, transparently and in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your information when you visit our website.

 

This policy applies to www.walsallpride.co.uk

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1. Who We Are

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Walsall Pride
We are a community-led organisation that celebrates and supports LGBTQ+ people and allies in Walsall and the surrounding areas.

If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is used, please contact us at:
📧 info@walsallpride.co.uk

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2. Information We Collect

 

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Information submitted via contact forms

  • Newsletter sign-up details

  • Accessibility or support requests (if provided voluntarily)

 

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 without parental consent.

 

3. How We Use Your Information

 

We use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries and messages

  • Send newsletters or event updates (only if you opt in)

  • Manage volunteers, stallholders or sponsorship enquiries

  • Improve our website and services

  • Meet legal or regulatory requirements

 

We will only use your data where we have a lawful basis to do so.

 

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

 

We process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Your consent

  • Legitimate interests (such as responding to enquiries)

  • Legal obligations

  • Contractual necessity (e.g. volunteer or partnership arrangements)

 

5. Third-Party Services

 

We may use trusted third-party platforms to help operate our website and services, including:

  • Website hosting (Wix)

  • Email communication tools

  • Ticketing platforms (e.g. Skiddle for event ticket sales)

 

These providers have their own privacy policies and are responsible for data they collect directly (such as ticket purchases).

 

6. Cookies

 

Our website may use cookies to:

  • Ensure the site functions correctly

  • Understand how visitors use the site

  • Improve user experience

 

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
A cookie banner will be displayed where required.

 

7. How We Store & Protect Your Data

 

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access or disclosure.

We only keep personal data for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected.

 

8. Your Rights

 

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

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

 

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.

 

9. Changes to This Policy

 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the law or our practices.
The most recent version will always be published on our website.

 

10. Contact Us

 

If you have questions, concerns or requests regarding your privacy or this policy, please contact:

info@walsallpride.co.uk

 

Our Promise

Walsall Pride is committed to respecting your privacy and using your data responsibly.
Your trust matters to us.

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