Garlogie HallLast updated: 21st October 2025
1. Introduction
Garlogie Hall Management Committee (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates this website to provide information about the hall, events, and community activities. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with UK data protection laws (UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018).
This policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
2. Information We Collect
We collect and process personal information in the following ways:
a) When you contact us
If you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
We use this information only to respond to your enquiry and manage hall-related communication.
b) Mailing list subscriptions
If you sign up to our mailing list (managed by Mailchimp), we collect your name and email address.
Mailchimp stores and processes this data on our behalf in accordance with their Privacy Policy.
We use this information only to send you updates and news about Garlogie Hall and related events.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in any email or contacting us directly.
c) Website analytics and cookies
Like most websites, our site may use cookies to improve your browsing experience and collect anonymous statistics (for example, how visitors use the site).
We do not use cookies to personally identify you.
3. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
We use:
Essential cookies required for the website to function (e.g., WordPress session cookies).
Optional cookies (if you enable analytics or embedded content, such as YouTube videos or Google Maps).
When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or reject optional cookies.
You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following:
Consent – for mailing list subscriptions and optional cookies.
Legitimate interests – for responding to enquiries or maintaining the website.
5. How We Store and Protect Your Information
We take appropriate security measures to protect your data.
Information submitted through our website may be transmitted via email and stored securely.
We do not share or sell personal data to third parties.
6. How Long We Keep Your Information
Contact form enquiries: kept only as long as necessary to respond and manage any follow-up.
Mailing list data: retained until you unsubscribe.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction or deletion of your data.
Withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe from the mailing list).
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact:
📧 fitlike@garlogiehall.org.uk
📍 Garlogie Hall, Skene, Westhill, AB32 6SA, UK.
If you are not satisfied with how we handle your data, you can raise a concern with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk/
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.
