Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 15 December 2024

Welcome to the Centre for Contemporary Folklore. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://centreforcontemporaryfolklore.org/. By accessing or using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

When you interact with our Website, we may collect personally identifiable information (“Personal Information”) that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Organisation details (if applicable)

b. Non-Personal Information

We may also collect non-personally identifiable information, such as:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • IP address
  • Pages viewed, time spent on pages, and other analytics data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries or requests.
  • Provide updates, newsletters, or other communications.
  • Improve the content, functionality, and user experience of our Website.
  • Conduct analytics to better understand how users engage with our Website.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your Personal Information. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

a. Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website or conducting our activities. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.

b. Legal Compliance

We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, enforce our policies, or protect our rights, property, or safety.

c. Consent

We will share your information with third parties if you explicitly consent to such sharing.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enhance your browsing experience.
  • Analyse Website usage and performance.

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies. Note that some features of the Website may not function properly without cookies.

5. Data Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request access to the Personal Information we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your Personal Information, subject to legal obligations.
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your Personal Information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent for processing your Personal Information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [insert contact email].

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us so we can delete the information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: