Privacy Policy

Effective date: 29th April, 2026

wmaaf.co.uk (the “Site”) is owned and operated by Worthing Music and Arts Festival (WMAAF). Worthing Music and Arts Festival (WMAAF) is the data controller and can be contacted at:

office@wmaaf.co.uk
01903 50662
First Floor, rear of 21c Goring Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 4AP

Worthing Music & Arts Festival (“we”, “our”, “us”) is a registered charity whose purpose is to promote and deliver an annual competitive music and arts festival, and to encourage public education in the arts. We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Data Controller

Worthing Music & Arts Festival is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

2. What Personal Data We Collect
1 Name
2 Address
3 Email address
4 Telephone number

3. How We Use Your Data
1 Managing membership records
2 Communicating festival information and updates
3 Administering participation in events and competitions
4 Meeting reporting obligations to governing bodies

4. Lawful Basis for Processing
1 Legitimate interests – to manage membership and run the festival
2 Consent – where required
3 Legal obligation – where required by law

5. Sharing Your Data
1 Trustees and Committee Members
2 British and International Federation of Festivals (BIFF)
3 Public bodies where required by law
4 Service providers, such as printers and media partners

6. Data Retention
Data is retained during membership and up to three years after, unless deletion is requested earlier.

7. Your Rights
1 Access your data
2 Correct inaccurate data
3 Request deletion
4 Restrict or object to processing
5 Data portability

8. Complaints
You can complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

9. Security
We take appropriate measures to protect your data.

10. Cookies and Website Usage
We use essential, analytics, functional and marketing cookies.
1 Google Analytics / Bing tools for analytics
2 Cookies for form handling
3 Marketing cookies such as Facebook Pixel (if used)

11. Third-Party Processors
We may use third-party providers, such as email marketing platforms, to securely process your data on our behalf.

12. Photography, Video and Media Use
We may capture and use media for promotion, press and archives. Consent is obtained where
required. Parents/guardians provide consent for children.

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