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GDPR Compliance Statement

Barkway Village Hall and the Barkway Market Committee are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and any other applicable data protection laws.

This statement outlines our practices concerning the collection, use, and storage of your personal data related to ticket sales, volunteering opportunities, and stallholder participation for Barkway Market.

 

Data Collection and Use

For Visitors (Ticket Buyers)

We collect only the minimum amount of personal data necessary to facilitate your ticket purchase. This typically includes your name, contact details (such as email address), and payment information.

Your personal data is used solely for the purpose of processing your ticket purchase, including payment processing and providing you with essential information related to the event.

For Volunteers

We collect your name and contact details (such as email address and phone number) to coordinate volunteering activities for the current and future Barkway Market events.

Your personal data is used exclusively to:

  • Organise volunteer schedules and assignments

  • Communicate essential information about volunteering duties

  • Notify you about future volunteering opportunities at Barkway Market events

For Stallholders

We collect your name, contact details, and information about your stall/products to facilitate your participation in Barkway Market.

Your personal data is used to:

  • Process your application to attend as a stallholder

  • Communicate essential information regarding the event

  • Notify you about future Barkway Market events where you may wish to participate as a stallholder

 

Data Retention

For Visitors (Ticket Buyers)

Your personal data will not be retained for longer than is necessary to complete the transaction and fulfil our legal obligations (e.g., accounting and tax requirements). Once these obligations are met, your data will be securely deleted from our systems.

For Volunteers and Stallholders

Your personal data will be retained for up to 24 months after your last interaction with us, to allow us to notify you about future Barkway Market events. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see "Your Rights" section).

 

Marketing Communications

For Visitors (Ticket Buyers)

We respect your privacy and assure you that your data will not be used for marketing purposes. You will not receive any promotional materials from us unless you have explicitly opted in for such communications in a separate process.

For Volunteers and Stallholders

We will only use your contact details to send you information directly related to Barkway Market events. This includes:

  • Information about upcoming Barkway Market events

  • Invitations to participate as a volunteer or stallholder

Your data will never be:

  • Sold to third parties

  • Used for marketing unrelated events or products

  • Shared with other organisations for marketing purposes

You can opt out of these communications at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe option in our emails.

 

Data Sharing

Your personal data will not be shared with any third parties, except as required by law or as necessary for the purposes of processing ticket purchases (e.g., payment processing companies).

 

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have rights related to your personal data, including the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Delete your data

  • Restrict the processing of your data

  • Object to our use of your data

  • Data portability

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@barkwaymarket.org.

 

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this GDPR compliance statement or our data protection practices, please contact us at info@barkwaymarket.org. We are dedicated to ensuring that your personal data is protected and handled with the utmost care and respect.

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Thank you for your trust in Barkway Village Hall and Barkway Market.

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