Privacy Policy
York Scout Activity Centre
1. Who We Are
York Scout Activity Centre (YSAC) is owned and operated by York District Scouts, part of The Scout Association (UK).
We are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy.
This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have regarding your data.
If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at:
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
Information you provide to us
This may include:
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Name
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Email address
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Telephone number
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Organisation or group details
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Booking or enquiry details
This information is typically provided when you:
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Make a booking enquiry
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Contact us via email or contact forms
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Register for updates or newsletters
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Use services provided through our website
Website usage information
When you visit our website we may automatically collect certain information including:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device type
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Pages visited
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Time spent on pages
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Website navigation paths
This helps us improve the performance and usability of our website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Respond to enquiries
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Process bookings and provide services
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Communicate important information about bookings or events
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Improve our website and services
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Maintain security and prevent misuse of our website
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Comply with legal obligations
We only process personal data where we have a lawful basis to do so, such as:
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Your consent
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Performance of a contract
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Legitimate organisational interests
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Legal obligations
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or trade personal data.
Your information may be shared with trusted service providers where necessary, such as:
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Website hosting providers
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Payment providers
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Email communication services
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Professional advisers or insurers
We will only share information where necessary and appropriate safeguards are in place.
5. Data Storage
Personal data collected through our website is stored securely on servers operated by our hosting providers.
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
6. How Long We Keep Your Data
We only keep personal data for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, including:
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Managing bookings and enquiries
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Meeting legal or financial record-keeping requirements
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Maintaining organisational records
When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted.
7. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience.
Cookies help us:
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Understand how visitors use our website
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Improve site performance
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Remember your cookie preferences
You will be asked to consent to non-essential cookies when you first visit our website.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings.
8. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law you have the right to:
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Request access to the personal data we hold about you
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Request correction of inaccurate information
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Request deletion of your data in certain circumstances
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Object to certain types of processing
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Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
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Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
More information can be found at:
9. External Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time.
Any updates will be published on this page.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is used, please contact:
York Scout Activity Centre
Owned and operated by York District Scouts
Email: [email protected]