PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: 12 June 2026
Belfast Ensemble ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR), and applicable data protection laws.
Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
Information you voluntarily provide to us, including your name and email address.
Email addresses submitted through our newsletter or marketing sign-up forms.
Technical information collected automatically through cookies, analytics tools, and server logs, such as IP addresses, browser type, device information, and website usage data.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
Provide and improve our website and services.
Send newsletters, updates, and marketing communications where you have provided your consent.
Maintain website security and performance.
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR and EU GDPR, we process personal data on the following lawful bases:
Consent – where you subscribe to our mailing list or otherwise choose to receive communications from us.
Legitimate Interests – where necessary to operate, maintain, and improve our website and services, provided your rights do not override these interests.
Legal Obligation – where processing is required to comply with applicable laws.
You may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
Email Marketing
If you subscribe to our mailing list, your email address will be collected through our embedded Mailchimp sign-up form.
We use Mailchimp to manage email subscriptions and distribute communications. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in any marketing email or by contacting us directly.
Storage and Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
Personal data may be stored securely within Mailchimp and may also be held on our secure internal systems, including Google Drive, with access restricted to authorised personnel who require access for legitimate business purposes.
International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers, including Mailchimp and Google, may process or store personal data outside the United Kingdom or European Economic Area (EEA).
Where personal data is transferred internationally, we take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses, adequacy decisions, or other lawful transfer mechanisms required under applicable data protection laws.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share personal data with trusted third-party service providers, including Mailchimp and Google, where necessary to operate our website, manage communications, and support our business activities.
Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:
Access your personal data.
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request deletion of your personal data.
Restrict or object to certain processing activities.
Request transfer of your personal data to another organisation.
Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
Lodge a complaint with a relevant supervisory authority.
UK residents may contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). EU residents may contact their local data protection authority.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact:
Belfast Ensemble
admin@thebelfastensemble.com
Crescent Arts Centre, 2-4 University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NH
The staff member responsible for data-protection is Andrew Hume, Executive Producer.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and will take effect upon publication.