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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 07/03/2025

1. Introduction

The Golden Lion Community Pub and Hub Group (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in compliance with UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

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2. Who We Are

We are a community-led organisation dedicated to operating the Golden Lion as a community pub and hub.:

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Golden Lion Community Pub and Hub

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If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at:
Email: support@goldenlionhelperby.co.uk

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3. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.

  • Membership Information: If you are a shareholder or member, we may collect details related to your membership, including your investment amount.

  • Communication Preferences: Records of your preferences for receiving updates and event notifications.

  • Event Participation: Information about your participation in our events, including RSVPs.

  • Website Usage Data: When you visit our website, we may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited.

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4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To communicate with you about our pub, events, and community activities.

  • To manage memberships and shareholding records.

  • To process payments or donations.

  • To comply with legal and financial reporting obligations.

  • To improve our website and services.

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5. Legal Basis for Processing Data

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you sign up for updates or communications.

  • Contractual Obligation: If you are a shareholder or member, we process data necessary to manage your membership.

  • Legitimate Interest: To operate the pub and engage with the community.

  • Legal Obligation: To meet regulatory requirements.

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6. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We take reasonable steps to secure your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Your data is stored securely, and we do not keep it longer than necessary for our purposes.

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7. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share data:

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  • With trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, IT support) who help us run the business.

  • When legally required (e.g., HMRC for financial compliance).

  • If you are a shareholder, some details may be recorded for regulatory purposes.

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8. Your Rights

Under UK data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.

  • Request corrections to inaccurate data.

  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications.

  • Request deletion of your data (where applicable).

  • Object to data processing under certain circumstances.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@goldenlionhelperby.co.uk.

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9. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above, in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.

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10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.

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11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or how we use your data, please contact us at:

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Golden Lion Community Pub and Hub
Email: support@goldenlionhelperby.co.uk

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