Privacy Policy
Privacy & Cookie Policy
The Ayr Art Circle is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website.
We are a registered Scottish charity, number SC047658. Our registered address is Charity Address: 25 Longhill Avenue, Ayr, KA7 4DY
1. Information We Collect
We collect information about you in two ways:
* Information you give us: If you contact us directly via email, phone, or a contact form on this website, we will hold the details you provide (such as your name and email address) to respond to your inquiry.
* Information collected automatically: When you visit our site, we use Google Analytics to collect anonymous data about your visit. This includes your IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and the time spent on the site. This data does not identify you personally.
2. How We Use Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyze our traffic. A cookie is a small file placed on your device.
* Essential Cookies: These are strictly necessary for our Wix website to load securely, function correctly, and allow you to navigate the pages. They do not require your consent.
* Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics): These track how visitors interact with our site. We use this data to see what news, events, and pages are most popular. This helps us improve the website for our members and visitors.
3. Controlling Your Cookies
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner will ask for your permission to use analytics cookies.
* You can choose to Accept or Decline these cookies.
* If you click Decline, Google Analytics will be blocked, and no tracking cookies will be placed on your device.
* You can also change your browser settings at any time to block or delete cookies.
4. Data Sharing and Security
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. Your data is kept secure on Wix’s hosting servers and Google’s secure analytics platform.
5. Your Legal Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to request a copy of any personal data we hold about you, or to ask us to delete it. If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please use our contact page and complete the form to contact us.
Last updated: May 2026