PRIVACY POLICY

Poppleton Tithe Barn
Last updated: 7TH NOVEMBER 2025

At Poppleton Tithe Barn, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or get in touch with us about events, bookings, or becoming a Friend of the Tithe Barn.

1. Who We Are

Poppleton Tithe Barn is a registered charity (Charity No. 1060767) managed by a group of Trustees and supported by the Friends of Poppleton Tithe Barn.
Our aim is to preserve the historic Tithe Barn and make it available for community use and heritage events.

If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at:
tithebarnpoppleton@gmail.com
Poppleton Tithe Barn, Church Lane, Upper Poppleton, York YO26 6LF

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and store the following information:

  • Personal details you provide (such as your name, email address, phone number, and postal address) when you:

    • make a booking or enquiry;

    • subscribe to updates or newsletters;

    • become a Friend of the Tithe Barn;

    • make a donation or attend an event.

  • Technical data automatically collected by Squarespace, such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited.

Squarespace may also use cookies and analytics tools to help us understand how visitors use the site. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • respond to your enquiries or manage event bookings;

  • process donations and membership applications;

  • keep you informed about Tithe Barn events, news, or fundraising activities (if you have opted in);

  • maintain our charity records and comply with legal obligations.

We will only contact you for marketing purposes if you have given us your explicit consent, and you can withdraw this at any time.

4. How We Protect Your Data

Your personal data is stored securely and only accessed by authorised Trustees or volunteers.
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

5. Sharing Your Information

We will never sell or rent your personal information.
We may share your data only when necessary:

  • with service providers such as Squarespace (our website host) or payment processors;

  • if required by law or to comply with legal obligations.

All third-party providers are required to keep your data secure and use it only for the purposes agreed with us.

6. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected — for example, to manage bookings or maintain membership records.
You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 8).

7. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • access the personal data we hold about you;

  • request correction or deletion of your data;

  • object to or restrict how your data is processed;

  • withdraw consent to marketing communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.

8. Links to Other Websites

Our website may include links to external sites (such as partner organisations or event pages). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites.

9. Updates to This Policy

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

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
tithebarnpoppleton@gmail.com
Poppleton Tithe Barn, Church Lane, Upper Poppleton, York YO26 6LF