Radio Scarborough Limited Privacy Statement

1. Who We Are

Radio Scarborough Ltd is a not-for-profit community radio station broadcasting on FM and online. Our website is primarily informational and serves to support our listeners and community.

Registered Office:Ymca Scarborough, St. Thomas Street, Scarborough, England, YO11 1DY
Email: studio@radioscarborough.com
Company Registration Number: 08330780

2. What Information We Collect

We only collect personal data when it is provided voluntarily by you. Examples include:

– Contact forms: If you contact us through our website (e.g., to request a song or ask a question), we may collect your name, email address, and message.
– Newsletter signup: If you subscribe to updates or newsletters, we collect your name and email address.
– Website usage data: We may collect limited technical information (e.g., IP address, browser type) via cookies or analytics tools, but this is anonymised and used only to improve the website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information only for the following purposes:

– To respond to enquiries or messages you send via the site.
– To send newsletters or updates if you have opted in.
– To maintain and improve the functionality of the website.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your information.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your data based on one or more of the following lawful bases:

– Consent – You have given us clear permission to process your personal data (e.g., newsletter signup).
– Legitimate interests – For basic analytics and to ensure the site functions properly.
– Legal obligation – Where we are required to retain information for compliance purposes.

5. Data Sharing

We do not share your personal data with third parties, except:

– With service providers who help operate the website (e.g., web hosting), under contract and with appropriate safeguards.
– If required to do so by law or regulatory obligation.

6. Data Retention

We keep your data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, or as required by law. For example, contact form submissions may be retained for up to 12 months.

7. Cookies

We may use cookies to enhance your experience. Where applicable, a cookie notice will allow you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. For more details, please see our [Cookie Policy].

8. 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 processing.
– Withdraw consent (where applicable).
– Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

To exercise your rights, please contact us at: [Insert contact email]

9. External Links

Our website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy notices separately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this notice from time to time. Any significant changes will be posted clearly on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Statement or how we use your personal information, please contact:

📧 studio@radioscarborough.com
📮 Radio Scarboorugh Linited, C/O YMCA Scarborough, St. Thomas Street, Scarborough, UK, YO11 1DY