Our Association Privacy Policy

Peninsula Singers is a choir which is administered as Wirral Community Choir Association (WCCA), a self-managed association with a formal constitution and 4 appointed trustees. This privacy policy will explain how our Association uses the personal data we collect from you when you use our website.

Topics included are:

The terms: choir, Peninsula Singers, Association, WCCA, Wirral Community Choir Association all have the same meaning within this policy document.

What data do we collect?

Our Association collects the following data:

How do we collect your data?

You directly provide Our Association with most of the data we collect. We collect data and process data when you:

How will we use your data?

Our Association collects your data so that we can:

If you agree, our Association will only ever share your data with public bodies in the unlikely event of an emergency.

How do we store your data?

No personal information is stored on this website or in its database. All messages submitted via the contact form are delivered directly to our gmx.com inbox. We may keep your details included in any correspondence you send to us in your emails. The server location of this gmx.com inbox is in the European Union (Germany).

All messages submitted through the contact form on this website are encrypted by the site’s SSL certificate.

All personal data is processed and stored securely, for no longer than is necessary in light of the reason(s) for which it was first collected. We will comply with our obligations and safeguard your rights under GDPR UK at all times.

Our use of your personal data will always have a lawful basis, either because you have consented to our use of your personal data or because it is in our legitimate interests. Specifically, we may use your data for the following purposes:

Our Association will keep your name, email, and phone number for the period of time that you are a member of Peninsula Singers and for the period of time that we may need to contact you after you are no longer a member, e.g., settling outstanding subscription fees. Once this time period has expired, we will delete your data by removing it from our member lists and contact lists.

Marketing

Our Association has only two reasons to market the choir: to attract new members and to promote upcoming concerts which will be effected through the public side of the choir website.

We will not send you information about choir/music products and services, though we may notify you of local music events that may be of interest.

What are your data protection rights?

Our Association would like to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:

If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at our email: peninsula@gmx.com, or simply ask any of the choir’s trustees.

What are cookies?

Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect standard Internet log information and visitor behavior information. When you visit our website, we may collect information from you automatically through cookies or similar technology.

For further information, visit allaboutcookies.org.

How do we use cookies?

Our Association uses cookies in a range of ways to improve your experience on our website, including:

For more information about the cookies used on this website, please see our Cookie Policy.

What types of cookies do we use?

There are a number of different types of cookies, however, our website uses:

Our Association Privacy Policy

Peninsula Singers is a choir which is administered as Wirral Community Choir Association (WCCA), a self-managed association with a formal constitution and 4 appointed trustees. This privacy policy will explain how our Association uses the personal data we collect from you when you use our website.

Topics included are:

The terms: choir, Peninsula Singers, Association, WCCA, Wirral Community Choir Association all have the same meaning within this policy document.

What data do we collect?

Our Association collects the following data:

How do we collect your data?

You directly provide Our Association with most of the data we collect. We collect data and process data when you:

How will we use your data?

Our Association collects your data so that we can:

If you agree, our Association will only ever share your data with public bodies in the unlikely event of an emergency.

How do we store your data?

No personal information is stored on this website or in its database. All messages submitted via the contact form are delivered directly to our gmx.com inbox. We may keep your details included in any correspondence you send to us in your emails. The server location of this gmx.com inbox is in the European Union (Germany).

All messages submitted through the contact form on this website are encrypted by the site’s SSL certificate.

All personal data is processed and stored securely, for no longer than is necessary in light of the reason(s) for which it was first collected. We will comply with our obligations and safeguard your rights under GDPR UK at all times.

Our use of your personal data will always have a lawful basis, either because you have consented to our use of your personal data or because it is in our legitimate interests. Specifically, we may use your data for the following purposes:

Our Association will keep your name, email, and phone number for the period of time that you are a member of Peninsula Singers and for the period of time that we may need to contact you after you are no longer a member, e.g., settling outstanding subscription fees. Once this time period has expired, we will delete your data by removing it from our member lists and contact lists.

Marketing

Our Association has only two reasons to market the choir: to attract new members and to promote upcoming concerts which will be effected through the public side of the choir website.

We will not send you information about choir/music products and services, though we may notify you of local music events that may be of interest.

What are your data protection rights?

Our Association would like to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:

If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at our email: peninsula@gmx.com, or simply ask any of the choir’s trustees.

What are cookies?

Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect standard Internet log information and visitor behavior information. When you visit our website, we may collect information from you automatically through cookies or similar technology.

For further information, visit allaboutcookies.org.

How do we use cookies?

Our Association uses cookies in a range of ways to improve your experience on our website, including:

For more information about the cookies used on this website, please see our Cookie Policy.

What types of cookies do we use?

There are a number of different types of cookies, however, our website uses:

How to manage cookies

You can set your browser not to accept cookies, and the above website tells you how to remove cookies from your browser. However, in a few cases, some of our website features may not function as a result. The cookies we use on this website are deemed as ‘necessary’ and are only there to give you a proper user experience when visiting the website. There are no third-party cookies used on this website.

Privacy policies of other websites

The peninsulasingers.org.uk website may contain links to other websites. Our privacy policy applies only to our website, so if you click on a link to another website, you should read their privacy policy.

Changes to our privacy policy

Our Association keeps its privacy policy under regular review and places any updates on this web page. This privacy policy was last updated on 10 February 2025.

How to contact us

If you have any questions about Our Association’s privacy policy, the data we hold on you, or you would like to exercise one of your data protection rights, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Email us at: peninsula@gmx.com, or speak directly with any of the choir trustees.

How to contact the appropriate authority

Should you wish to report a complaint or if you feel that WCCA has not addressed your concern in a satisfactory manner, you may contact the UK Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk.

You can set your browser not to accept cookies, and the above website tells you how to remove cookies from your browser. However, in a few cases, some of our website features may not function as a result. The cookies we use on this website are deemed as ‘necessary’ and are only there to give you a proper user experience when visiting the website. There are no third-party cookies used on this website.

Privacy policies of other websites

The peninsulasingers.org.uk website may contain links to other websites. Our privacy policy applies only to our website, so if you click on a link to another website, you should read their privacy policy.

Changes to our privacy policy

Our Association keeps its privacy policy under regular review and places any updates on this web page. This privacy policy was last updated on 10 February 2025.

How to contact us

If you have any questions about Our Association’s privacy policy, the data we hold on you, or you would like to exercise one of your data protection rights, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Email us at: peninsula@gmx.com, or speak directly with any of the choir trustees.

How to contact the appropriate authority

Should you wish to report a complaint or if you feel that WCCA has not addressed your concern in a satisfactory manner, you may contact the UK Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk.