LOCKBUND FOUNDRY
Privacy
Updated January 2021
Lockbund is committed to upholding your privacy and taking care of your personal data. We will only use information about you in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998, General Data Protection Regulations 2018 and other relevant legislation and regulations. Our Privacy Policy is set out below; please read it with care as it describes how we will process your data.
In this policy, “we,” “us,” “our”, and “the gallery” means Simon Allison t/a Lockbund, and “you” means the individual to whom the information relates.
If you have any questions or comments please email lockbund@live.co.uk
Data security
When we collect personal data from you we have very strict storage guidelines. We have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect.
By disclosing your personal information to us via our website, in person, by phone or in writing, you are giving us your consent to collect, store and process your personal information in the manner described in this Policy. The information we hold will be accurate and up to date within our knowledge.
What we collect
We will keep information which identifies you only if you sign up to our mailing list, attend an event, become a client. Such personal information could include:
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Your name
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Your contact information such as your address, email address and telephone number
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When browsing our site, your IP address, your browser type and language
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Information in relation to the work you commission us to create.
What we do with the information we gather
We use your data to:
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Provide information about our work and services to you
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Keep you informed about commissioned art work and events that we think you may find interesting
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Carry out our obligations arising from any agreements entered into between you and us
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Communicate with you
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Keep our site safe and secure
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Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Legal basis for processing
Our processing of your personal information is necessary:
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to set up and manage any contracts between the Lockbund and you
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for the purposes of legitimate interests pursued by us
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in order to comply with a legal obligation to which we are subject. for all other types of data processing we will generally rely on obtaining specific consent from you at the time unless there is otherwise a legal requirement for us to process such information.
Legitimate interests
Where our processing is based on the legitimate interest grounds described above, those legitimate interests are: (i) collecting personal information to provide you with a smooth and efficient client experience; (ii) to make sure you receive updated information on business activities; (iii) to provide the services you have requested
Sharing your information
We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to any third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so.
We may also share your personal information with:
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law enforcement agencies, other governmental agencies or third parties if we are required by law to do so; and
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other business entities should we plan to merge with or be acquired by that business entity, or if we undergo a re-organisation with that entity.
Transferring Your Information outside Europe
Your personal information may be transferred to, and stored at, a destination outside the European Economic Area ("EEA") and may also be processed by staff operating outside the EEA who work for us, or for one of our service providers. When we, or our permitted third parties, transfer your information outside the European Economic Area, we or they will impose obligations on the recipients of that data to protect your information to the standard required in the European Economic Area or otherwise require the recipient to subscribe to international frameworks intended to enable secure data sharing. In the case of transfers by us, we may also transfer your information where: (i) the transfer is to a country deemed to provide adequate protection of your information by the European Commission; or (ii) where you have consented to the transfer.
When you visit the website
We use Google Analytics cookies to track anonymous usage statistics but we do not collect any personal information that can be used to identify you. This data helps us analyse web page usage and improve our website in order to tailor it to our audience needs.
Google Analytics stores information about what pages you visit, how long you are on the site, how you got there and what you clicked on.
External links
This website contains links to other websites, including via our social media buttons. While we try to link only to websites that share our high standards and respect for privacy, we are not responsible for the content, security or privacy practices of these and a link does not constitute an endorsement of that website. We advise you to read their own privacy information. The information and usage described in this notice applies only to personal data collected by Lockbund.
Certain features of our site will allow for social networking. You should ensure when using these features that you do not submit any personal data that you do not want to be sent, collected or used by other users, such as profile details or e-mail address.
Newsletters
Our e-newsletters will give you news related to the Foundry/Gallery and items we think will be of interest to you. We will not sell, rent or lease our newsletter subscription lists to any third parties. You can unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time. Details of how to unsubscribe will be included on each electronic mailing we send you.
Opting out
We will always keep your rights and interests at the forefront of our actions. You have the right to opt out of any of this processing at any time. If you wish to do this, please contact lockbund@live.co.uk
How long will we keep your information?
We will only keep the information we collect about you for as long as required for the purposes set out above or as required to comply with any legal obligations to which we are subject. This will involve us periodically reviewing our files to check that information is accurate, up-to-date and still required. When you agree to receive direct marketing communications, we will keep any information needed to carry out this service for as long as you do not unsubscribe. If you opt out from marketing, we will only retain your information to allow us to respect your wishes and not contact you.
Access to your information
You have the right to ask for a copy of the personal information that we hold about you, to correct any inaccuracies in that information or ask us to delete such records. If you would like to have a copy of this information, please contact lockbund@live.co.uk
If you find any inaccuracies we will correct them immediately. If you ask us to delete your records we will destroy all of your personal information that we hold in our files. We will only continue to store your information if it is required for a submission list.
You have the right to complain to the relevant authorities if we have not been able to satisfactorily resolve a problem about our handling of your personal information.
Changes to this policy
Any changes we make to our policy in the future will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, notified to you by e-mail. Please check this page frequently to see any updates or changes to our policy.