Privacy Policy

This policy applies to your use of RCA's website and e-mailing list. This policy sets out the basis on which any personal data RCA collects from you, or that you provide to RCA, will be processed.

Please read the following carefully to understand how we collect and use your personal data.

For the purpose of the Data Protection Act 1998 (the Act), the data controller is: RCA, Crown Lane, conwy LL32 8AN

Our nominated representative for the purpose of the Act is Jeremy Yates, Vice President.

RCA gathers data on:

i. visitors to RCA website via cookies

ii. subscribers to RCA e-mailing list in-house sign up forms

iii. visitors to the gallery via CCTV

RCA WEBSITE - What information is collected?

RCA website uses cookies to store information on your computer and to anonymously track visitor activity such as links followed.

Why is the information being collected?

Some cookies on the site are essential, and the site won't work as expected without them.

These cookies are set when you submit a form, login or interact with the site by doing something that goes beyond clicking on simple links. We also use some non-essential cookies to anonymously track visitors or enhance your experience of the site.

How will the information be used?

We use Google Analytics to collect information about how our visitors use and navigate RCA's website. We use this information to report to funders and to analyse usage of the website so that we can continually work to add new features and improve your experience of it. The cookies collect information such as the number of visitors to the site, which pages they visited and whereabouts they came to the site from. This information is anonymous and cannot be used to identify you personally.

How to revoke consent

If you're not happy with this, we won't set these cookies, but some nice features of the site may become unavailable to you. You can grant or revoke cookie consent by clicking the icon at bottom left of the browser window.

RCA E-MAILING LIST - What information is collected?

When you sign up to RCA e-mailing list we only collect your e-mail address and some subscriber options which define the information you want to receive from us.

Why is the information being collected?

When you subscribe to RCA e-mailing list you consent to your e-mail address being used to receive regular up-to-date news and information on exhibitions, events, fundraising activities and special offers.

Your e-mail address and subscriber options allow us to send you the information about RCA activities most relevant to you.

You may opt to receive information on exhibitions/events only; family activities only; or to receive information on all RCA activities.

We may, on occasion, ask for your support or further questions to help us better understand our visitors. The data helps us to communicate our fundraising activities or monitor and improve our communications strategy and to report to our funders about our audience profile.

How will the information be stored and used?

When you complete a RCA feedback form or e-mail sign-up form in the gallery, you will be sent a link to subscribe to RCA e-mailing list via the RCA website. This allows us to fully comply with Data Protection guidelines by ensuring you consent to your data being used in line with this Privacy Policy.

When you subscribe to RCA e-mailing list via RCA website, your e-mail address and subscriber options will be stored on the MailChimpsecure server (find out more about MailChimp data security). We will not share your personal data with third parties. It will be kept private for RCA use only.

How long will we retain the data?

Personal information (your e-mail address) on feedback forms or e-mail sign up forms will be disposed of securely immediately after we send you an e-mail to confirm your subscription via RCA website.

On subscription, your e-mail address and subscriber information will be retained on the MailChimp secure server until you withdraw consent by unsubscribing.

How to unsubscribe from the RCA mailing list

You can unsubscribe from the RCA mailing list at any time by clicking the Unsubscribe link at bottom of e-mail communications or by e-mailing rca@rcaconwy.org
You are welcome to sign up again at a later date if you choose.

CCTV

We use CCTV to record images in our gallery and areas used by members of the public and tenants, for the purposes of public safety and the prevention and detection of crime. CCTV images will not be released to the media for entertainment purposes or placed on the internet. You have the right to see CCTV images of yourself and be provided with a copy, but we can only disclose CCTV images of third parties for the prevention and detection of crime.

Job applicants and volunteers

If you apply to work at or volunteer with the RWA, we will use the information you supply to us to process your application and to monitor recruitment statistics. We may disclose personal information to a third party, for example where we want to take up a reference or obtain a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service, and where appropriate we will let you know first.

We send regular emails to volunteers regarding rotas and volunteer shifts.

How can I exercise my rights?

It is your right to contact any 'data controller' (such as RCA) to request information about how and why your data is being used. This includes Breach Notification, Right to Access, Right to be Forgotten and Data Portability.

If you wish to contact RCA about your data, please email rca@rcaconwy.org

Changes to Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon the posting of the revised Privacy Policy.