Privacy Policy

At ClassicsNI, we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is protected. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of data:

• Personal Data: This includes information such as your name, email address, and any other information you provide when you contact us, submit a form, or interact with our website.
• Technical Data: This includes non-personal data such as IP addresses, browser types, and pages viewed, collected through cookies and analytics tools. This data is used to analyze website usage and improve functionality.

2. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under the GDPR:

• Consent: When you provide us with your personal information via forms, email, or registration for services, we process this data based on your explicit consent.
• Contractual Obligation: When necessary to fulfill any service agreements with you, such as processing event submissions or business listings.
• Legitimate Interest: For improving our website, enhancing user experience, and sending communications relevant to the services we provide.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries and provide the requested services.
• To process event or business listing submissions.
• To enhance the user experience on our website.
• To send updates about our services, events, or any website-related announcements.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at [email protected].

4. How We Protect Your Information

We implement a range of security measures to protect your personal data:

• Data encryption via SSL.
• Secure data storage and restricted access to personal information.
• Regular system updates to ensure compliance with the GDPR standards.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following cases:

• Legal Compliance: If required by law, or to protect our legal rights.
• Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in running our website or providing services to you. These third parties are required to handle your data securely and in compliance with the GDPR.

6. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies allow us to:

• Understand your preferences and improve the website experience.
• Analyze website usage and performance.

You have the option to disable cookies via your browser settings. However, doing so may impact your ability to use certain features of our website. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as outlined in this policy.

6.1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences or login details.

6.2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of the website, such as navigating pages and accessing secure areas.
• Performance Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymized data on page views, session durations, and other metrics.
• Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences or previously viewed pages.
• Analytical Cookies: These cookies are used to track website usage and improve the performance and user experience of our site.
• Third-Party Cookies: We may use third-party cookies from trusted providers, such as analytics platforms, to gather insights about website traffic and usage patterns.

6.3. Types of Cookies We Use

Below is a breakdown of the types of cookies we may use:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device until they expire or are deleted manually.
• First-Party Cookies: These are set by our website to improve its functionality.
• Third-Party Cookies: These are set by external services (e.g., Google Analytics) to provide additional functionality or insights.

6.4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control and manage cookies in the following ways:

• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences in their settings. You can block or delete cookies at any time.
• Opt-Out Tools: For third-party cookies, such as analytics cookies, you can use opt-out tools provided by the respective platforms (e.g., Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-On).
• Cookie Banner: Upon visiting our website, you’ll be presented with a cookie banner where you can accept or decline the use of certain cookies.
• Cookie Button: Use the button below to manage your cookie settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.