Privacy Policy

Last updated: 22/03/2026

Mardyke Community Centre is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website.

1. Who We Are

Mardyke Community Centre operates this website and is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact:

Email: infomyca@yahoo.co.uk
Address: Mardyke Community Centre, South Street, Rainham, Essex, RM13 8PJ

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

a. Information You Provide
  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Booking or enquiry details
  • Any information submitted via contact forms
b. Automatically Collected Data
  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site
  • Device information
c. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience. See Section 7 for more details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Respond to enquiries and messages
  • Manage bookings, classes, or events
  • Provide updates about community activities
  • Improve our website and services
  • Ensure website security

We will only use your data where we have a lawful basis, including:

  • Consent (e.g. newsletter sign-ups)
  • Contract (e.g. bookings)
  • Legitimate interests (e.g. improving services)

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your data with:

  • Service providers (e.g. website hosting, email systems)
  • Local authorities or partners where required for community services
  • Legal or regulatory bodies if required by law

All third parties are required to respect your data and keep it secure.

5. Data Retention

We only keep your personal data for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfil the purpose it was collected for
  • Meet legal or regulatory requirements

After this, your data will be securely deleted or anonymised.

6. Your Rights

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

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to processing
  • Request restriction of processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details above.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
(www.ico.org.uk)

7. Cookies Policy

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Ensure the website functions properly
  • Analyse website traffic
  • Improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

If required, a cookie banner will allow you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

8. Data Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your data, including:

  • Secure servers
  • Access controls
  • Encryption where appropriate

However, no online system is completely secure, and we encourage users to take care when sharing information online.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or content.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact:

Email: infomyca@yahoo.co.uk
Address: Mardyke Community Centre, South Street, Rainham, Essex, RM13 8PJ