{"id":153,"date":"2026-09-23T10:36:56","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T10:36:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/wordpress\/?page_id=153"},"modified":"2026-09-30T10:16:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T10:16:17","slug":"privacy-policy-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.corbridgesteamrally.co.uk\/index.php\/privacy-policy-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Privacy Policy<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>South Tyne Traction Engine Society<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Effective Date:<\/strong> 30 September 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>South Tyne Traction Engine Society (&#8220;we&#8221;, &#8220;our&#8221;, or &#8220;us&#8221;) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, purchase tickets, contact us, or interact with us online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable privacy laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Who We Are<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>South Tyne Traction Engine Society operates this website and is the data controller responsible for the personal information collected through it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Information We Collect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We may collect and process the following information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information You Provide<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Telephone number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Postal address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information contained in enquiries or messages sent to us<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ticket booking information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment-related information (processed securely through third-party payment providers)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information Collected Automatically<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you visit our website, we may collect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IP address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browser type and version<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Device information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Website usage information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pages visited<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date and time of visits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Referral source<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This information is collected through cookies and analytics technologies, including Google Analytics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. How We Use Your Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We use your personal information to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Respond to enquiries and communications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Process ticket purchases and bookings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Administer events and activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage website operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve website performance and user experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor website usage through analytics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet legal and regulatory obligations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevent fraud and misuse of our services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We will only use your information where we have a lawful basis to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Lawful Bases for Processing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We process personal data under the following lawful bases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contract<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Where processing is necessary to provide services you have requested, such as ticket purchases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legitimate Interests<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For website administration, security, fraud prevention, and improving our services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Where you have given consent, such as for non-essential cookies and marketing communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal Obligation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Where we are required to comply with legal or regulatory obligations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Ticket Sales and Payment Processing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When purchasing tickets through our website, your information may be processed by third-party ticketing and payment providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We do not store full payment card details on our systems. Payment information is handled securely by the payment service provider in accordance with industry security standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party ticketing or payment providers used through our website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Google Analytics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website and to improve its performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Analytics may collect information including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pages viewed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Length of visit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Device and browser information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General geographic location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Referral source<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Google may process this information on our behalf in accordance with its privacy practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Analytics cookies will only be used where required consent has been provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Sharing Your Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We do not sell your personal information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We may share information with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ticketing service providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment processors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Website hosting providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IT support providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional advisers where necessary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government or regulatory authorities where required by law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All third parties are required to process personal information securely and lawfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Data Retention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We keep personal information only for as long as necessary to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fulfil the purposes for which it was collected<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet legal, accounting, and regulatory requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resolve disputes and enforce agreements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Data Security<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unauthorised access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accidental loss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alteration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disclosure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Misuse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Your Rights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access your personal information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request correction of inaccurate information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request deletion of your information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restrict processing in certain circumstances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Object to processing based on legitimate interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request transfer of your data to another organisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/corbridgesteamrally.co.uk\/index.php\/contact-us\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"29\">contact us<\/a>&#8221; web page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Complaints<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal information, please contact us first so that we can try to resolve your concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner&#8217;s Office (ICO):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Information Commissioner&#8217;s Office<\/strong><br>Wycliffe House<br>Water Lane<br>Wilmslow<br>Cheshire<br>SK9 5AF<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website: https:\/\/www.ico.org.uk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Third-Party Websites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Changes to This Privacy Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our operations, legal requirements, or website functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any changes will be published on this page together with the revised effective date.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Privacy Policy South Tyne Traction Engine Society Effective Date: 30 September 2026 1. Introduction South Tyne Traction Engine Society (&#8220;we&#8221;, &#8220;our&#8221;, or &#8220;us&#8221;) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, purchase tickets, contact us, or [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-153","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","post"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.corbridgesteamrally.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/153","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.corbridgesteamrally.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.corbridgesteamrally.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.corbridgesteamrally.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.corbridgesteamrally.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=153"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.corbridgesteamrally.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/153\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":262,"href":"https:\/\/www.corbridgesteamrally.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/153\/revisions\/262"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.corbridgesteamrally.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=153"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}