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GDPR Statement

At Dunfermline Choral Union, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This GDPR statement explains how we collect, use, and store personal data when you interact with Dunfermline Choral Union, including through our website (https://dunfermlinechoralunion.co.uk/) and the handling of events (concerts) through a third party. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is the sitting President of Dunfermline Choral Union. If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal data, you can contact them using the information provided at the end of this statement.

Collection of Personal Data

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

  • Contact information: Name, email address, telephone number, postal address, and other relevant contact details. We will also collect details of an emergency contact person, including their name and telephone number.
  • Choir-related information: Membership details, voice part, and any other information necessary for choir administration.
  • Website usage information: We may collect information about how you use our website, including your IP address, browser type, and browsing behaviour.
  • Event-related information: When you purchase tickets for our concerts or attend our events, we may collect information necessary for event management, such as ticket purchase details and attendance records.

Use of Personal Data

We use personal data for the following purposes:

  • Choir administration: To communicate with choir members, provide updates on rehearsals and events, and manage membership.
  • Event management: To process ticket purchases, manage event logistics, and communicate event-related information.
  • Website improvement: To analyse website usage and improve our website’s functionality, content and user experience.
  • Legal obligations: To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

Third Party Service Providers

We may engage third-party service providers to assist with certain aspects of our operations, such as event management and ticket sales. These service providers are carefully selected and contractually bound to handle personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this statement or as required by law. When personal data is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymise it.

Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no data transmission over the internet or storage system is completely secure.

Your Rights

As a data subject, you have certain rights under the GDPR, including the right to:

  • Access your personal data held by us.
  • Rectify inaccuracies in your personal data.
  • Object to or restrict the processing of your personal data.
  • Request erasure of your personal data.
  • Data portability, where applicable.
  • Withdraw consent, if you have provided it.


If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Changes To This Statement

We may update this GDPR statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted on our website, and the effective date will be revised accordingly.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this GDPR statement or our data protection practices, please contact us at:

Dunfermline Choral Union

President@dunfermlinechoralunion.co.uk

Martin Scullion, President and Data Controller