Privacy Policy

Last updated: 20.05.26

This website is operated by gale force (“we”, “us”, or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and secure way.

# 1. What Information We Collect
We only collect personal information when you choose to provide it, such as:
- Your name
- Email address
- Any information you include in a message (for example, booking enquiries)

We may also collect limited technical data automatically, such as:
- Browser type
- Pages visited
- General website usage data (via cookies or analytics tools)

# 2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information only to:
- Respond to booking enquiries or messages
- Communicate with you about potential performances or collaborations
- Improve our website and understand how it’s used

We do not use your information for marketing unless you have explicitly asked to receive updates.

# 3. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)
We process your personal data based on:
- Legitimate interest – responding to enquiries and managing bookings
- Consent – where you have chosen to contact us or opt in to communications

# 4. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to help improve your experience and analyse site traffic.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

# 5. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party tools (such as website analytics or contact form providers) to help operate our website. These services may process limited data on our behalf.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

# 6. How Long We Keep Your Data
We only keep personal data for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry or manage bookings, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

# 7. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict how your data is used

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: hello@galeforcemusic.co.uk

# 8. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data, but no online system is completely secure.

# 9. External Links
Our website may include links to other websites (such as social media platforms). We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

# 10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Updates will be posted on this page.

# 11. Contact
If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact us at:
hello@galeforcemusic.co.uk