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Who we are
Holding History is an educational history service based in Northern Ireland, providing school talks, artefact loans, and interactive sessions centred around original 20th century conflict artefacts.
Our website address is holdinghistory.net. If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at [email protected].
What information we collect
We only collect information you voluntarily provide to us. This includes your name, email address, and any message you send through our contact form.
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address for the purpose of sending you updates about Holding History.
We do not collect sensitive personal data, payment information, or data from children without parental consent.
How we use your information
We use the information you provide solely to respond to your enquiries, process booking requests, and send newsletters where you have opted in.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookies and analytics
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. We ask for your consent before setting any analytics cookies.
If you accept cookies, we may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our site. This data is anonymised and used only to improve the website.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies or adjusting your browser settings.
How long we keep your data
We retain contact form submissions for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry, and no longer than 12 months unless you have an ongoing relationship with us.
Newsletter subscribers remain on our list until they unsubscribe.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal data we hold about you. You also have the right to object to processing or request that we restrict it.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
Third-party links
Our website may contain links to external sites such as Facebook. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Questions about this policy? Email us at [email protected]