Privacy PolicY

Introduction

St James’s Chamber Orchestra Limited and the Orchestral Music Society are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018.

Data Collection

We collect personal information directly from you when you interact with us, including:

• When you make donations, sign up for events, or purchase tickets

• When you subscribe to our newsletters or marketing updates

• When you contact us for information or assistance

The information we collect may include your name, contact details, donation history, payment information, and communication preferences.

Use of Your Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

• Processing donations and ticket purchases

• Managing event participation

• Communicating relevant updates and news about our activities

• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

• Improving our services and understanding our audience

Data Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share data with trusted service providers to process payments or manage events, always ensuring that they comply with data protection laws.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request corrections or updates to your information

• Withdraw your consent to our use of your data for marketing purposes at any time

• Request deletion of your data where appropriate

Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure.

Retention of Data

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above, or as required by law.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our privacy policy or your data rights, please contact us at info@sjco.org.uk