Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 July 2024

Sheffield Design Week (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use and protect personal data when you visit our website at sheffielddesignweek.co.uk.

Data Controller

James Whitworth
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]

What Data We Collect

We collect minimal personal data:

Server logs: Your IP address, browser type, referring page and pages visited are recorded automatically by our web server. This data is used for security monitoring and statistical analysis only.
Cookies: We use essential cookies to remember your cookie consent preference. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies or third-party analytics cookies. See our Cookie Policy for full details.
Contact form: If you contact us by email, we store your email address and message content for the purpose of responding to your enquiry.

How We Use Your Data

We use personal data solely for:

Operating and maintaining this website
Responding to enquiries sent to us
Monitoring website security
Understanding aggregate traffic patterns (no individual tracking)

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data on the basis of:

Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR) — for website operation and security
Consent (Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR) — for non-essential cookies, where applicable

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade or share your personal data with third parties. Server logs may be accessible to our hosting provider for the purpose of maintaining the service.

Data Retention

Server logs are retained for a maximum of 90 days. Email correspondence is retained for as long as necessary to resolve your enquiry, then deleted.

Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to processing of your data
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

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

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.