Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

The Brickwall Music & Arts Society (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a registered charity in England and Wales.

Charity number: 1042023
Address: 2 Burnhams, Rye, TN31 7LW
Phone: 01797 225822
Email: enquiries@brickwallmusic.org.uk

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

Contact Form & Enquiries
When you contact us via our website or email, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Message content

Mailing List
If you sign up to our newsletter or concert updates, we collect:

  • Your name (if provided)
  • Your email address

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Provide information about concerts and events
  • Send newsletters and updates (if you have opted in)
  • Improve our website and services

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – for newsletters and marketing communications
  • Legitimate interests – to respond to enquiries and manage our activities

5. Email Marketing

We use Mailchimp to manage our mailing list.

  • You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails
  • Your data is stored securely by Mailchimp
  • We will not share your details with third parties for marketing

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies.

These may include:

  • Analytics tools (to understand website usage)
  • Embedded content (such as videos and maps)
  • Security tools

We use:

  • Google Analytics
  • Google reCAPTCHA
  • YouTube
  • Google Maps

These services may collect information such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Pages visited

You will be asked to consent to non-essential cookies via our cookie banner.

7. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data.

We only retain data for as long as necessary:

  • Enquiries: kept only as long as needed to respond
  • Mailing list: until you unsubscribe

8. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share data with trusted third-party providers where necessary, such as:

  • Email marketing services (Mailchimp)
  • Website analytics providers

These providers are required to protect your data.

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at:
enquiries@brickwallmusic.org.uk

10. Third-Party Content

Our website may include embedded content (e.g. YouTube videos, Google Maps).

These services may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with their content.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time.
Please check this page periodically for updates.