Privacy Policy

KADS Drama is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Information We Collect

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address
• Transaction Data: Payment information, raffle ticket purchases, and donation records
• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, and pages visited (via cookies)

2. How We Use Your Data

• Processing raffle ticket purchases and donations
• Contacting winners and distributing raffle results
• Sending newsletters and updates (with your consent)
• Fulfilling legal and tax obligations
• Improving our website and services
• Fraud prevention and security purposes

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on: (a) your explicit consent for marketing communications; (b) our legitimate business interests in operating the raffle and accepting donations; (c) compliance with legal obligations; and (d) performance of contracts with you.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties except:

• Payment processors (for secure transaction processing)
• Our professional advisors (solicitors, accountants)
• Where legally required (e.g. law enforcement requests)

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy. Raffle ticket holders' data is retained for 7 years for tax and accounting purposes. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal obligations.

6. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data (right of access)
• Correct inaccurate data (right to rectification)
• Request deletion of your data (right to erasure)
• Restrict the processing of your data
• Object to processing (including direct marketing)
• Request data portability

7. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure servers, and access controls to protect your personal data. However, no system is entirely secure. Please report any security concerns to privacy@kadsdrama.org.uk.

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Essential cookies are necessary for website functionality. Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our site. You can manage cookie settings in your browser preferences at any time.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we discover we have collected data from a child, we will delete it immediately.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

KADS Drama Data Protection Officer
Email: privacy@kadsdrama.org.uk
Phone: +44 (0)131 223 1000

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been processed in violation of UK GDPR.