Last updated: 24th January 2026
Clacton Amateur Dramatic Society (CADS) (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data when you use our website: https://www.clactonamateurdramaticsociety.co.uk
This policy has been prepared in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
1. Who we are
Organisation: Clacton Amateur Dramatic Society (CADS)
Country: United Kingdom
Contact email: clactonamateurdramatics@gmail.com
2. Personal Data We Collect
Information you provide to us
We may collect personal data when you contact us via our website, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Any information you include in your message
This information is provided voluntarily.
Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address (anonymised where possible)
- Browser and device information
- Pages visited and interactions with the website
This information is collected using cookies and similar technologies, subject to your consent.
3. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use personal data for the following purposes:
- To respond to enquiries and messages
- To improve and optimise our website
- To understand how visitors use our website
- To support advertising or remarketing activities, where applicable
We only process personal data where we have a lawful basis to do so, such as your consent or our legitimate interests.
4. Cookies and Consent
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help the website function and to collect analytical information.
Types of cookies we use
- Functional (necessary) cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. - Statistics (analytics) cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the website (for example, via Google Analytics) so we can improve it. - Marketing cookies
These cookies may be used for advertising or remarketing purposes.
Statistics and marketing cookies are only placed with your consent, which is managed through the Complianz cookie consent banner.
You can:
- Accept or reject cookies when you first visit the website
- Change or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings or “manage consent” option available on the website.
For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to support our website, such as:
- Website hosting providers
- Analytics services (e.g. Google Analytics)
These third parties only process personal data on our behalf and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Fulfil the purposes described in this policy
- Meet legal or administrative requirements
When personal data is no longer required, it is securely deleted.
7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Object to or restrict processing in certain circumstances
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not specifically intended for children under the age of 13. However, as an amateur dramatic society that accepts volunteers of all ages, children may visit the site.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without appropriate consent. If you believe personal data relating to a child has been submitted via our website, please contact us and we will take appropriate action.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is completely secure.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page, with the updated date shown at the top.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal data, please contact:
Email: clactonamateurdramatics@gmail.com