Privacy & Cookie Policy

Last updated: 15/01/2026
This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how IsleofManJazz-Workshop (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and
protects your personal data when you visit our website www.isleofmanjazz.im, register for our jazz
workshops, or otherwise interact with us.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with the UK
General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and
Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

1. Who We Are

Data Controller:
IsleofManJazz-Workshop
Individual
Registered address: Sentosa, 4 Athol Street, Port St. Mary, IM9 5DT, Isle of Man
Email: info@isleofmanjazz.im

We may collect the following personal data:

• Identity data: name
• Contact data: email address, phone number
• Workshop data: registrations, attendance details
• Payment data: transaction references (payments are processed securely by third-party providers; we
do not store full card details)
• Communications: messages sent via contact forms or email
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookie data

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data when you:

• Register for a workshop or event
• Contact us via the website or email
• Subscribe to our mailing list or newsletter
• Use our website (via cookies and similar technologies)

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data to:

• Manage workshop registrations and participation
• Communicate with you about workshops, schedules, and updates
• Process payments and issue confirmations
• Improve our website and services
• Send marketing communications (only where consent has been given)

5. Legal Bases for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data on the following lawful bases:

• Contract: to deliver workshops you register for
• Consent: for newsletters, marketing emails, and non-essential cookies
• Legal obligation: for accounting, tax, or regulatory purposes
• Legitimate interests: to operate, maintain, and improve our website and workshops

6. Marketing Communications

You will only receive marketing communications from us if:

• You have explicitly opted in, or
• You have previously attended a workshop and have not opted out
You may withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us
at info@isleofmanjazz.im

7. Sharing Your Personal Data

We do not sell your personal data.
We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers, including:

• Website hosting providers
• Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal)
• Email marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp)
• Website analytics providers
All third parties are required to process personal data securely and in accordance with the law.

8. International Data Transfers

If any of our service providers store or process data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are
in place, such as UK adequacy regulations or approved contractual protections.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

• Workshop and booking records: up to [e.g. 6 years] for legal and accounting purposes
• Marketing data: until consent is withdrawn
• Contact enquiries: up to [e.g. 12 months]

10. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request erasure of your personal data
• Object to or restrict processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@isleofmanjazz.im

11. Cookies

11.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function
properly and provide information about how visitors use the site.

11.2 Types of Cookies We Use

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They do not require
consent.
b) Analytical / Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous usage data (e.g.
pages visited, time spent).
Examples may include:
• [Google Analytics / other, if applicable]
These cookies are only used with your consent.

c) Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences, such as cookie consent choices or language settings.

d) Marketing Cookies

We [do / do not] use marketing or advertising cookies.
If we do use them in the future, you will be asked for consent before they are set.

11.3 Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Manage your cookie preferences
Non-essential cookies will not be placed on your device unless you give your consent.

11.4 Managing Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies at any time by:

• Adjusting your browser settings
• Updating your preferences via our cookie banner (if available)
Please note that disabling some cookies may affect website functionality.

11.5 Third-Party Cookies

Some third-party services we use (such as analytics tools or embedded media) may place cookies on your
device. These third parties are responsible for their own privacy and cookie practices.

12. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against
unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

13. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, you have the right to complain to the

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

Website: https://ico.org.uk
Telephone: 0303 123 1113

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page
with a revised “Last updated” date