Introduction
Batala Bermo (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of visitors to our website, https://www.batalabermo.co.uk/ (the “Website”). This policy explains how we collect, use, store and share your personal data when you visit or interact with the Website.

2. Data we collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Contact information you provide (e.g. name, email address, phone number) when you use contact forms, join us, or book us.

• Usage data about how you use the Website (e.g. IP address, browser type, pages visited, time of visit).

• Cookies and similar technologies (see section 4).

• Any other personal data you choose to provide us (e.g. when you sign up as a member, upload a photo, or interact with us).

3. Purpose of processing and lawful basis
We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To respond to enquiries, bookings, membership applications and provide communication.

• To administer and support our band membership, events, training materials and resources.

• To maintain and improve the Website and our services (analytics).

• To send you updates or marketing (where you have opted-in).

The lawful basis includes consent (for marketing communications, membership/booking data), legitimate interests (improving our services, Website analytics), and performance of a contract (where you book us or join us).

4. Cookies and tracking technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to track your activity and store certain information. Cookies are used for:

• Essential Website functionality.

• Analytics (to understand how the Website is used).

• Optional features (if you agree).

You may disable cookies via your browser settings, but this may affect your use of the Website.

5. Sharing and disclosure of personal data
We will not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:

• Service providers who assist us with Website hosting, analytics, email communications under confidentiality.

• Legal authorities if required to comply with the law.

6. Data retention
We will keep your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, or as required by law. When data is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymise it.

7. Your rights
You have the following rights with respect to your personal data:

• Access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

• Correction: ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Deletion: request we erase your personal data, subject to lawful reasons for retention.

• Restrict processing: ask us to restrict how we process your data.

• Object: object to processing based on our legitimate interests or direct marketing.

• Data portability: request your data in a machine-readable format where applicable.

• Withdraw consent: where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at drum@batalabermo.co.uk. We will respond within one month of your request.

8. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction or damage.

9. Links to other websites
Our Website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.

10. Children’s privacy
Our services are not directed at children under the age of 16. If you become aware that a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take steps to delete the data.

11. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on the Website with a revised “Effective date”. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact:
Email: drum@batalabermo.co.uk
Address: Batala Bermo, Barmouth, Wales