Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 15th July 2026

Southern Creative Catalyst (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it and your rights under UK data protection law.

Who We Are

Southern Creative Catalyst is a movement dedicated to connecting, championing and growing the creative economy across the Central South of England.

If you have any questions about this policy or how we use your data, please contact us at:

Email: [Insert Email Address]
Address: [Insert Postal Address]

What Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Contact us through our website
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Submit a business profile, news story or showcase
  • Register for an event
  • Become a member or partner
  • Complete surveys or forms

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Organisation
  • Job title
  • Telephone number
  • Business information
  • Any other information you choose to provide

We also collect anonymous website usage data through cookies and analytics tools.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Manage memberships and partnerships
  • Send newsletters and updates (where you’ve opted in)
  • Promote member stories and regional creative activity
  • Organise events and networking opportunities
  • Improve our website and services
  • Meet our legal obligations

We only process your information where we have a lawful basis to do so.

Marketing Communications

If you choose to receive updates from us, we may occasionally send news, event invitations and opportunities relevant to the creative community.

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your data with trusted service providers who help us operate our website, email communications or events. These providers are required to protect your information and only process it on our behalf.

We may also disclose information where required by law.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and understand how visitors use our website.

These may include:

  • Essential website cookies
  • Analytics cookies
  • Performance cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

How We Store Your Information

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to keep your personal information secure.

We retain information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to meet legal requirements.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data where appropriate
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent
  • Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.

If you are unhappy with how we handle your information, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation or our services.

The latest version will always be available on this website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Southern Creative Catalyst
Email: [Insert Email Address]
Address: [Insert Postal Address]

Privacy Policy