Privacy Policy

Introduction

rustic-wander ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and the privacy of your children. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website rustic-wander.com and use our services.

By using our website and services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access our website or use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for our programmes or workshops
• Fill out a contact or booking form
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Communicate with us via email or other channels

This information may include:

• Name (parent/guardian and child)
• Email address
• Postal address
• Child's age and relevant educational information
• Any additional information you choose to provide

Information About Children

Given the nature of our services, we collect information about children and young people. We only collect such information with the explicit consent of a parent or guardian. We take extra precautions to protect the privacy of minors and comply with all applicable laws regarding the collection of children's data.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website
• Device type and operating system

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and manage programme registrations
• Communicate with you about your bookings and our services
• Send you relevant updates, resources, and newsletters (with your consent)
• Improve our website, services, and customer experience
• Respond to your enquiries and support requests
• Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Service providers who assist in operating our website and delivering our services
• Schools or institutions when delivering partnership programmes (with your consent)
• Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

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

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict processing of your data
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Programme records are typically retained for seven years after the last interaction.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

rustic-wander
124 Victoria Street
Belfast BT1 3GH
Northern Ireland
Email: [email protected]