Privacy Policy
Welcome to Norarch (“we”, “us”, “our”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you visit https://www.norarch.org.uk/ (“Website”).
1. Who We Are
Norarch is the data controller responsible for your personal information collected through this Website.
Website: https://www.norarch.org.uk/
Contact email: admin@norarch.org.uk
If you have any questions about this policy or our data practices, please contact us at the above email.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
a. Information you provide directly:
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Name, email address, phone number (e.g., via contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, event registrations).
b. Technical & usage information:
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IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, date/time stamps, and analytics data collected automatically via cookies and similar technologies.
c. Other information:
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Any other information you choose to submit through forms or communications.
3. How We Collect Personal Data
We collect personal data when you:
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Submit a form or contact us.
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Subscribe to newsletters or updates.
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Browse our website (via cookies/analytics).
We may also receive information from third-party services where you choose to link or interact.
4. Why We Collect Your Data & Legal Basis
We use personal information for purposes including:
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Responding to enquiries and communications.
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Sending newsletters or updates you request.
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Improving user experience and website functionality.
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Compliance with legal obligations.
Our lawful bases for processing include your consent (where required), performance of a contract, our legitimate interests (e.g., improving services), and compliance with legal obligations.
5. Cookies & Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
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Analyse site usage and performance.
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Personalise users’ experience.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
6. How We Share Your Information
We may share your personal data with:
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Service providers who assist us with Website functionality (e.g., analytics, hosting).
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Third parties where required by law (e.g., legal process).
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Other organisations with your consent.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
7. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed in countries outside the UK. Where this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., standard contractual clauses) to protect your data.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. The retention period depends on the type of data and its use.
9. How We Protect Your Information
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
10. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR you may have the right to:
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Access your personal data.
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Request correction or deletion.
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Restrict or object to processing.
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Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
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Request data portability.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email]. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
11. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to external sites. This Privacy Policy does not cover third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.