Website Privacy Notice – North Wales Magic Circle
Last updated: April 2026
The North Wales Magic Circle (“NWMC”, “we”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy
and security of your personal data. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, store,
and protect your information when you visit our website or contact us online.
We process personal data in accordance with:
• The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
• The Data Protection Act 2018
• Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, including provisions now in force relating to
transparency, accountability, and digital communications.
Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of data:
• Contact information (name, email address, phone number)
• Website usage data (IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited)
• Messages submitted via contact forms
• Cookies and analytics data (see Cookies section)
We do not collect special category data through the website.
How We Use Your Data
We process your data for the following purposes:
• Responding to enquiries submitted through the website
• Managing event information, communications, and updates
• Maintaining website security and performance
• Analysing website usage to improve user experience
• Fulfilling our legitimate interests as a community organisation
Our lawful bases for processing include:
• Legitimate Interests (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(f))
• Consent (for optional cookies or marketing communications)
• Legal obligations where applicable
Cookies & Analytics
We use essential cookies to ensure the website functions correctly.
Where analytics or non-essential cookies are used, we will request your consent in line withthe Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and updated enforcement
powers under the DPDI Act.
Data Sharing
We do not sell or trade your personal data.
We may share data with:
• Website hosting providers
• Email service providers
• IT support partners
All third parties are required to maintain appropriate security and confidentiality controls.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was
collected, or to meet legal and regulatory requirements.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the right to:
• Access your data
• Request correction or deletion
• Object to processing
• Request restriction of processing
• Withdraw consent (where applicable)
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Security Measures
As an organisation committed to good governance, we apply proportionate technical and
organisational controls.
Contact Us
For any data protection queries, please contact:
North Wales Magic Circle Committee
Email: secretary@nwalesmagic.co.uk