POLICIES & PROCEDURES
Privacy & Cookies
Website Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 2026
The Worcester Society of Artists respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you provide.
Information we collect
When you contact us or use one of our forms, we may collect information such as:
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your name;
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your email address;
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any information you choose to include in your message.
If you apply for membership, we will also collect the information needed to administer your membership.
We also use Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website. This information cannot be used to identify you.
How we use your information
We only use your information to:
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reply to your enquiries;
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administer Society membership;
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provide information you have requested;
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improve our website;
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keep our website secure.
We will never sell your personal information or share it for marketing purposes.
Password-protected members' pages
Some areas of our website are available only to Society members using a shared password. These pages are intended for members' use and should not be shared publicly.
How we protect your information
Our website is hosted by Wix, which provides secure hosting and appropriate security measures to help protect your information.
How long we keep your information
We only keep personal information for as long as it is needed for the purpose it was collected or where we are required to do so by law.
Your rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
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request a copy of the personal information we hold about you;
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ask us to correct inaccurate information;
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ask us to delete your information where appropriate;
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withdraw your consent where processing is based on consent.
To exercise these rights, please contact us.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:
Worcester Society of Artists
Email: hello@worcesterartists.co.uk
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page together with the date of the latest revision.
Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 2026
Our website uses cookies to help it work properly and to understand how visitors use it.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. Most websites use them.
Essential cookies
Our website is hosted by Wix, which uses essential cookies to:
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keep the website secure;
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remember your cookie preferences;
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support password-protected members' pages;
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ensure the website functions correctly.
These cookies are necessary for the website to operate and cannot be switched off.
Analytics cookies
Some pages include services provided by other organisations, such as Google Maps. These services may use their own cookies when you interact with them.
Third-party services
Some pages may include content or services provided by third parties, such as Google Maps. These services may place their own cookies when you interact with them. Their use of cookies is governed by their own privacy policies.
Managing cookies
You can choose whether to accept optional cookies when you first visit our website.
You can also delete or block cookies at any time using your web browser settings, although this may affect how some parts of the website work.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Worcester Society of Artists
Email: hello@worcesterartists.co.uk