Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 2025

1. Who we are

This website, sessayvillagehall.co.uk, is managed by the Sessay Community Trust. We’re a charitable community organisation based in Sessay, North Yorkshire, and we take your privacy seriously. Registered Charity Number: 1171804

If you have any questions about how we use your information, you can contact us by email here

2. What information we collect

We collect information in the following ways:

• Booking and enquiry forms: When you get in touch with us through our website, we collect your name, contact details (such as email or phone number), and any information you include in your message.

• Email signups: If you join our mailing list, we collect your name and email address so we can send you updates about hall news, events, and community activities.

• Cookies and analytics: We use Google Analytics to help us understand how people use our website. Google Analytics collects information like pages visited, how long visitors stay, and what type of device they use. This information is anonymous and helps us improve the site.

3. How we use your information

We use your personal information to:
• Respond to your booking enquiries or messages
• Manage hall bookings and communication
• Send you newsletters or updates if you’ve chosen to sign up
• Improve our website and services

We do not sell, rent, or share your information with other organisations for marketing purposes.

4. How we store your information

We store your information securely and only for as long as necessary to handle your enquiry or maintain your mailing list subscription.

If you unsubscribe from our mailing list, your details will be removed promptly.

5. Cookies

Cookies are small files that help websites work properly. We use them mainly through Google Analytics to understand how our site is used.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.

For more details on how Google Analytics handles data, visit:

🔗 https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

6. Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Ask us to correct any inaccuracies
• Request that we delete your information
• Withdraw your consent at any time (for example, from our mailing list)

If you’d like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us by email here

If you’re not satisfied with our response, you can also contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

🔗 https://ico.org.uk/

7. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy occasionally. The latest version will always be available on our website, with the most recent update date shown at the top.