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Last updated: May 2026
Gŵyl y Felinheli is a volunteer-led community festival based in Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, Wales. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through our website, how we use it, and your rights under UK data protection law.
Who We Are
Gŵyl y Felinheli organises annual community festival activities and events in Y Felinheli.
Website: www.gwylfelin.org
If you have any questions about this policy or how we use your information, please contact us through the contact form on our website.
What Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information when you contact us or use our website:
- Your name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Any information you include in messages or enquiries
- Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and website usage data collected through cookies or analytics tools
We only collect information that is necessary for running the festival, responding to enquiries, or improving our website and services.
How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
- Respond to enquiries and messages
- Organise festival activities and events
- Communicate with volunteers, sponsors, participants, or stallholders
- Improve our website and visitor experience
- Maintain website security
- Meet any legal or regulatory obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we process personal information on the basis of:
- Consent
- Legitimate interests in running and promoting a community festival
- Legal obligations where applicable
Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to help the site function properly and to understand how visitors use the website.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
If we use analytics services such as Google Analytics, this information is collected in an anonymous or aggregated form where possible.
Sharing Information
We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the website or festival activities, such as website hosting providers or email services.
We will only share information where necessary and will take reasonable steps to ensure it is handled securely.
We may also disclose information if required by law.
Social Media and External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites or social media platforms such as Facebook or Instagram.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies separately.
Photographs and Event Media
As a public community festival, photographs and videos may be taken during events for promotional, historical, and community purposes, including use on our website and social media channels.
If you appear in an image published by us and would like it removed where reasonable and appropriate, please contact us.
Parents or guardians may contact us regarding photographs of children.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.
How Long We Keep Information
We only keep personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for festival administration, legal obligations, or historical record purposes.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information in certain circumstances
- Object to certain types of processing
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us through the website.
You also have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been handled improperly.
Website: www.ico.org.uk
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page.
Contact
For privacy-related enquiries, please contact Gŵyl y Felinheli through the contact page on our website.
Website: www.gwylfelin.org
