Policies for The St Agnes Miners and Mechanics Institute (MMI)

Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 12/6/2024

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help us improve your experience by remembering your preferences and gathering usage data to enhance our services.

2. Cookies We Use

2.1 Google Analytics

  • Purpose: To collect anonymous data about how visitors use our website, such as pages visited and time spent on the site.
  • Data Collected: Information about your device, browser, and general location.
  • Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics cookies by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

2.2 Supabase Authorisation Cookie

  • Purpose: To keep users logged in securely.
  • Data Collected: Information required to maintain your logged-in session.
  • Essential: This cookie is necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled without affecting functionality.

2.3 Cookie Agreement Tracking

  • Purpose: To record whether you have accepted our cookie policy.
  • Data Collected: A simple flag indicating consent.
  • Essential: This cookie is necessary for compliance with legal requirements.

2.4 User Visit Tracking

  • Purpose: To determine if you are a returning visitor and decide whether to display the mailing list sign-up form.
  • Data Collected: A flag indicating whether you’ve visited before.

3. Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website, and disabling them may affect your experience.

Instructions for Managing Cookies:

4. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or the cookies we use. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed.

5. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

  • Email: ben.jackson@stagnesmmi.co.uk
  • Phone: 01872 553870
  • Address:
    St Agnes Miners & Mechanics Institute,
    18 Vicarage Road,
    TR5 0TL
    St Agnes, Cornwall

Privacy Policy for The St Agnes Miners and Mechanics Institute (MMI)

Effective Date: [Insert Date]

The St Agnes Miners and Mechanics Institute (MMI) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled securely and transparently. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with applicable laws.

1. Who We Are

MMI is a charity dedicated to serving the community of St Agnes. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you can contact us at:

  • Email: ben.jackson@stagnesmmi.co.uk
  • Phone: 01872 553870
  • Address:
    St Agnes Miners & Mechanics Institute,
    18 Vicarage Road,
    TR5 0TL
    St Agnes, Cornwall

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Contact Information: Your name, email address, and phone number (if provided).
  • Payment Information: If you join MMI Legends or make donations, payment details may be collected and processed by our secure third-party payment providers.
  • Website Usage Data: Information about your interaction with our website, such as IP address, browser type, and cookies (see our Cookie Policy for more details).

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To process and manage MMI Legends memberships or other donations.
  • To communicate with you about events, services, and updates relevant to MMI.
  • To manage website functionality and improve your user experience.
  • To comply with legal obligations, such as maintaining accurate financial records.

4. Sharing Your Data

We do not share your personal data with third parties except:

  • Service Providers: Secure third-party payment processors or email service providers that enable us to manage memberships and communications.
  • Legal Obligations: If required by law or to protect our legal rights.

We ensure that all service providers handle your data securely and only for the purposes we specify.

5. Data Security

We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate measures to protect it against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. These include secure servers, encryption, and regular security audits.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access: You can request a copy of your personal data.
  • Correction: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data where it is no longer necessary.
  • Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal data for specific purposes.
  • Data Portability: You can request that we transfer your personal data to another organisation.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Email Address].

7. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on our website, and significant changes will be communicated to you.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

  • Email: ben.jackson@stagnesmmi.co.uk
  • Phone: 01872 553870
  • Address:
    St Agnes Miners & Mechanics Institute,
    18 Vicarage Road,
    TR5 0TL
    St Agnes, Cornwall