Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Mark Bell
Last updated: 28.01.2026
Mark Bell “I” “we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal data when you visit our website or interact with us.
We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
Organisation name: Mark Bell
Location: 6 Bolton Street Brixham, TQ5 9DE United Kingdom
Email: markbellartist@gmail.com
Website: www.markbellartist.co.uk
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we use your data, please contact us using the details above.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Contact information – such as your name, email address, phone number, or postal address (for example, if you contact us or sign up to a mailing list)
- Booking or participation details – if you register for events, workshops, or activities
- Communication data – messages you send to us via email, forms, or social media
- Website usage data – such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring URLs (via cookies or analytics tools)
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data unless it is necessary and provided voluntarily (for example, access requirements for events).
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To respond to enquiries and communicate with you
- To manage bookings, registrations, or participation in our activities
- To send newsletters or updates (where you have opted in)
- To improve our website and services
- To meet legal or regulatory obligations
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on one or more of the following lawful bases:
- Consent – where you have given clear permission (e.g. mailing lists)
- Contract – where processing is necessary to deliver a service or event
- Legitimate interests – to operate and promote our arts activities (without overriding your rights)
- Legal obligation – where required by law
5. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use the site.
Cookies may include:
- Essential cookies (for website operation)
- Analytics cookies (e.g. to understand visitor numbers and pages visited)
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
6. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share your data with:
- Service providers who help us run our website or communications (e.g. email platforms)
- Event partners, only where necessary and relevant
- Legal or regulatory authorities, if required by law
All third parties are required to respect the security of your data and to process it in accordance with the law.
7. How We Store and Protect Your Data
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.
Your data is stored securely and only accessed by people who need it for legitimate purposes.
8. How Long We Keep Your Data
We keep personal data only for as long as necessary:
- Enquiry data: typically up to 24 months
- Mailing list data: until you unsubscribe
- Event records: as required for operational or legal reasons
You can ask us to delete your data at any time, subject to legal obligations.
9. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request data portability
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.
10. Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Website: https://ico.org.uk
Helpline: 0303 123 1113
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
