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Privacy Policy

Effective date: 5 July 2023

Skelton-on-Ure Pub and Hub Limited (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our members, shareholders, and visitors (“you” or “your”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you interact with our community benefit society and The Black Lion website (pub, café and caravan site).

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Email Addresses for News: We collect email addresses from individuals who voluntarily subscribe to our news updates. This information is used solely for the purpose of sending you relevant news and updates about Skelton-on-Ure Pub and Hub Limited. We do not share this information with any third parties without your explicit consent.

1.2 Personal Information for Share Issuance: When you apply to become a shareholder, we collect personal information necessary to process and issue shares. This may include, but is not limited to, your name, address, contact information, and financial details. We use this information solely for the purpose of issuing shares and maintaining accurate shareholder records.

1.3 Bookings: Caravan, table and event bookings may be processed by third-party booking providers (for example Anytime Booking or OpenTable). Their privacy policies apply to data you enter in those widgets.

1.4 Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the lawful bases we rely on for processing this information are:

  • (a) Your consent (you are able to remove your consent at any time by contacting us).
  • (b) We have a contractual obligation (for example, you purchase shares or make a booking).
  • (c) We have a legal obligation.
  • (d) We have a legitimate interest.

2. Data Security

2.1 Limited Access: Access to your personal data is restricted to only authorised individuals within Skelton-on-Ure Pub and Hub Limited who require access to perform their duties.

2.2 Password Protection: We employ multiple layers of security measures, including strong passwords and encryption, to protect your data from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

3. Use of Personal Information

3.1 Communication: We may use your email address to send you important updates, newsletters, and other communications related to Skelton-on-Ure Pub and Hub Limited. You have the right to opt-out of receiving such communications at any time.

3.2 Shareholder Records: Your personal information collected for the purpose of issuing shares will be used to maintain accurate shareholder records, fulfill legal obligations, and communicate with you regarding your shareholding.

4. Disclosure of Personal Information

4.1 Third-Party Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers to assist us in operating Skelton-on-Ure Pub and Hub Limited and processing your personal information. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and only use it for the agreed-upon purposes. We do not share your personal information with any other third parties without your explicit consent.

4.2 Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as court orders or government regulations. We will take reasonable steps to notify you in such circumstances unless prohibited by law.

5. Your Rights

You have rights of access, correction, erasure, restriction, objection and data portability in certain circumstances. Please contact our data controller at data.controller@skeltonblacklion.com to exercise these rights. You are not required to pay any charge for exercising your rights. If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you.

6. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised version on our website.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding our Privacy Policy, contact:

Skelton-on-Ure Pub and Hub Limited
Beech End,
Skelton-on-Ure,
Ripon
HG4 5AJ

data.controller@skeltonblacklion.com

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