Privacy

1. General

This website is owned by Creative Bath CIC (“Creative Bath”) and maintained by MediaClash Limited (“MediaClash”) (the “Website”). We respect your right to privacy and we’re committed to protecting it. This policy outlines how we will treat your personal information and the measures we will take to protect it. By using this Website, you agree to the terms contained herein. If you have any queries regarding this policy or the use of your information, please email info@creativebath.org.

2. What information do we collect?

We may collect, store and use the following kinds of personal data:

  1. a) information about your computer and about your visits to and use of this website, such as your IP address, geographical location, browser type, referral source, length of visit and number of page views; and/or
  2. b) information that you actively provide to us for the purpose of subscribing to our website services (including the Directory) and/or email notifications; and/or
  3. c) any other information that you choose to submit to us.

By providing us with your information, you consent to us processing and storing that information in the ways explained in this policy.

3. Why do we collect it and what will we use it for?

Your information will be used as specified on the area of the website that prompted you to actively submit it or variously to:

  1. a) administer the website;
  2. b) respond to your enquiries;
  3. c) supply you with requested information regarding Creative Bath’s or, when requested, third parties’ products and services;
  4. d) send you news bulletins and other marketing communications relating to Creative Bath which we think may be of interest to you (you can inform us at any time if you no longer wish to receive such communications by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of the email);
  5. e) provide third parties with statistical information about our users (but never to identify an individual user for this purpose);
  6. f) conduct research into the make-up and nature of Creative Bath’s membership (the results of which will be anonymised). Any third party to whom data is supplied for this purpose shall be required to undertake to be bound by the terms of this policy.

We will never, without your express consent, provide your personal information to any third parties for the purpose of direct marketing.

4. Newsletters

Our newsletters may contain “web bugs” - an object that is embedded in the email and is usually invisible to you (for example a small white or clear image which will not show up against the background of the email) but allows us to see whether you have opened the email and/or clicked on certain links. You can stop this from happening by choosing the HTML display on your email reader and displaying only the text. By signing up to receive newsletters from Creative Bath, you agree to receive emails of this nature. We promise to use information obtained in this way in accordance with this policy.

5. Comments

It’s worth bearing in mind that when you post on the Website or comment on our articles, your post can be viewed by anybody. If, when registering, you have chosen to allow other users of our websites to contact you, you may receive unsolicited communications. We cannot accept any responsibility for this.

6. Security

In accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998, we will use reasonable technical and operational endeavours to prevent the loss, misuse or alteration of your personal information. However, data transmission over the internet is inherently insecure and we cannot guarantee the security of data sent this way. Creative Bath will not be liable for any attempt to gain unauthorised access to this website including any of your personal information.

7. Other stuff you need to know

Our website contains links to other sites. We can’t be responsible for the content or privacy policy of those sites (even the ones MediaClash built), so you use them at your own risk.

If you’re in the European Union, information we collect about you may be transferred to other countries such as the United States, for example, for use with the Google Analytics tool. The United States do not have the same laws regarding data protection as those in the European Union. By using the Website, you consent to such transfers.

Sometimes, we may be required by law to disclose information which makes you personally identifiable. In such cases, we will disclose only as much information as is legally required of us.

8. Amendments to this policy

We may, from time to time, amend this policy. In which case, we will post the new policy here. We suggest that you check this page every now and again to check that you’re happy with what’s here.

Cookies

What is a cookie?

A cookie is a text file which a website installs on a user's computer. Each time the user views a page on the website after a cookie has been installed, the website will recognise the user.

Cookies can be used to remember a user's preferences, to keep track of which pages they've visited, or in some cases, to store personal information about them.

You can disable cookies for this website or for all websites but it might mean that they're not so much fun to use. You can find instructions on how to change your cookie settings at this website: http://www.aboutcookies.org/.

What cookies does this site use?

1. Analytical cookies

This site uses a service called Google Analytics, which makes use of cookies to generate statistical and other information about how people use the website. The cookies are placed on your machine by Google.

We use the information we gather to identify and fix problems on the site as well as to offer more of the types of content that prove to be popular.

The information Google Analytics collects is anonymous. It includes information on how you found this site, which pages you looked at whilst you were here and for how long, what time of day your visit was, whether you have visited the site before and what area of the world you are in.

Although other sites you visit may also use Google Analytics, the information we gather is not linked to the information gathered on any other site.

Although we have access to this information, it is not us that stores it. The information is stored by Google. Google's privacy policy is available here: http://www.google.com/analytics/learn/privacy.html

How can I stop my information from being collected?

You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting this information by disabling JavaScript in your web browser. The easiest way to find how to do this is to type "Disable JavaScript" along with the name of your browser (eg Chrome or Firefox) into a search engine. Again, browsing the web might not be so much fun if you do this.

If you're in the European Union, the Google Analytics tool may store your information outside of the EU. The United States do not have the same laws regarding data protection as those in the European Union. By using our website, you consent to such transfers.

2. Essential cookies

These cookies will only last as long as your visit to our website. Your browser will delete them when you close it.