Imagining History Privacy Notice:
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At Imagining History we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains when and why we collect personal information about individuals, how we use it and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check back occasionally to ensure you are up to date with any changes.
Any questions about this policy and our privacy practices should be directed via email to info@imagininghistory.co.uk
How Do We Collect Information From You?
We obtain information about you in a number of ways:
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We collect information through your use of our website; when you use our enquiry forms, or subscribe to our newsletters.
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We collect information through third party websites, for example your local council website or school company website contact page. If this is the case, we only collect your email address and, where possible, we ensure this is a company email address that doesn’t include your name.
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We collect information through email correspondence, booking forms or over the phone when you enquire and book a workshop with us.
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We also collect information through a feedback form in person on the day of your booking.
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We collect data for the personalisation of ads and ad management on our website via Google AdSense
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We collect data for analytics on our website via Google Analytics and Wix.
More information about what information we collect and how we use it is detailed below.
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What Type of Information Is Collected From You?
For marketing and corresponding purposes, the data we collect from you may include (but is not limited to) your name, email address,school/business name and your location. If you are contacting us to enquire about booking a workshop, you are contractually obliged to provide us with this information.
For advertising and analytics purposes (via cookies), the personal data we collect from you may include (but is not limited to) unique identifiers, device identifiers, geolocation, browsing history. For more information on the type of data that is collected via cookies on this website, please see "Use Of 'Cookies'" below.
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How Is Your Information Used?
We may use your information to:
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Process an enquiry you have made (as a contractual obligation)
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Process a booking you have confirmed (as a contractual obligation)
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Carry out our obligations arising from any contracts entered into by you and us (as a contractual obligation)
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Send you communications which you have requested and that may be of interest to you. These may include information about our new and current workshops, updates to our services, offers/promotions, news and blog articles (through consent)
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Send you marketing communications about our products and services (as a legitimate interest)
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Promote our business online through testimonials (as a legitimate interest)
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Present personalised ads to you (through cookie consent) via Google AdSense. For more information on cookies on this website, please see "Use Of 'Cookies'" below.
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Process website analytics (through cookie consent) via Google Analytics and Wix. For more information on cookies on this website, please see "Use Of 'Cookies'" below.
Who Has Access To Your Information?
We use the e-commerce marketing automation website MailChimp and Wix to send out our newsletter and marketing emails. If you subscribed to one of our two newsletters (via one of our website subscribe buttons or via our workshop feedback form provided in person), your name, school/business name and email address will be shared with MailChimp and/or Wix.
We use Google AdSense to present ads on our website. If you consent to the use of cookies on our website, your data will be shared with Google to personalise ads. For more information on cookies on this website, please see "Use Of 'Cookies'" below.
We use Google Analytics on our website. If you consent to the use of cookies on our website, your data will be shared with Google and Wix. For more information on cookies on this website, please see "Use Of 'Cookies'" below.
How Long Will Your Information Be Retained?
In regards to marketing and communications via email, we will retain your information until you withdraw your consent for us to use your email address.
Cookies used by Wix and Google for advertising and marketing purposes could be in place for the duration of your time on our website or for up to 12 months. For more information on cookies on this website, please see "Use Of 'Cookies'" below.
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Your Choices:
You have a choice about whether or not you wish to receive information from us. If you do not want to receive direct marketing communications from us you can unsubscribe at any time using the details at the bottom of our MailChimp and/or Wix emails. Alternatively, send us an email with the subject line ‘unsubscribe’ to info@imagininghistory.co.uk.
You have a choice about whether or not you wish for your personal data to be used in our promotional material online. You can opt out of this at any time, by emailing us at info@imagininghistory.co.uk
If you do not wish to share your data with us for advertising, performance or analytics, you can revoke your consent for the use of cookies at any time using the Cookie Settings menu, by amending your preferences through your browsers cookie management settings or by contacting us directly at info@imagininghistory.co.uk.
If you feel we do not comply with General Data Protection Regulations you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
How You Can Access And Update Your Information
The accuracy of your information is important to us. If you change email address, or if any of the other information we hold is inaccurate or out of date, please contact us at info@imagininghistory.co.uk.
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Security Precautions In Place To Protect The Loss, Misuse Or Alteration Of Your Information
When you give us personal information, we take steps to ensure that it’s treated securely. Non-sensitive details (such as information input into our enquiry form on our website) are transmitted normally over the Internet, and this can never be guaranteed to be 100% secure. As a result, while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee the security of any information you transmit to us, and you do so at your own risk. Once we receive your information, we make our best effort to ensure its security on our systems.
Use Of 'Cookies'
This website is created using a website builder from Wix.com and uses Google Adsense advertising, analytics services provided by Google Analytics and Wix and affiliate links from Amazon.co.uk. When using this site Wix, Google Adsense, Google Analytics and Amazon.co.uk will place cookies onto your computer or device. Some cookies enable functionality of our website and cannot be disabled. Other cookies, such as cookies for advertising, performance and analytics purposes, are optional and we require your consent (via the cookie consent banner) to place these cookies on your device. Please note cookies may be placed on your device even if you do not consent to the personalisation of ads.
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You don’t have to consent to the use of cookies in order to view the information on this site, but if you don’t consent some website functions and personalization of content and advertising won’t be available. Your choices on this site will be applied only to this site.
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You can revoke your consent for the use of cookies at any time using the Cookie Settings menu, by amending your preferences through your browsers cookie management settings or by contacting us directly at info@imagininghistory.co.uk.
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For more information on how Google uses of cookies, visit How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services – Privacy & Terms – Google.
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For more information on how Wix uses cookies, visit About Privacy | WIX.
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If you want to find out more about how cookies work and what they are used for, we recommend visiting All About Cookies | Online Privacy and Digital Security
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Third Parties
This website is created using Wix.com. We are part of the Amazon UK Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn commission by linking to products on Amazon.co.uk and affiliated sites. We participate in Google AdSense advertising. We use analytics services provided by Google Analytics and Wix. These third party sites may serve content and advertisements, collect information directly from you, and place or recognize cookies on your browser.
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You may find links to other third party sites on our website. These links are included for reference only and are in no way affiliated with Imagining History. Imagining History has no control over what content is included on these web links so discretion is advised.
Review Of This Policy
We keep this Policy under regular review and reserve the right to change this policy at any time so please review it frequently.
This Policy was last updated in August 2023.