Privacy Policy

Face – The International Face Painting Association
Last updated: March 2025

This Privacy Policy outlines our policies and procedures regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use our website and services. It also informs you of your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

By using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation
Words with capitalised initial letters have meanings defined under the following conditions. The same definitions apply whether they appear in singular or plural form.

Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

• “Account” means a unique account created for you to access our services.
• “Affiliate” means an entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with us.
• “Control” means ownership of 50% or more of shares, equity interests, or other voting rights.
• “Company” (referred to as “the Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) refers to FACE – The International Face Painting Association, Kent, UK.
• “Cookies” are small files stored on your device by a website to enhance your browsing experience.
• “Country” refers to the United Kingdom.
• “Device” means any device used to access our services, such as a computer, mobile phone, or tablet.
• “Personal Data” refers to any information that relates to an identifiable individual.
• “Service” refers to our website: https://www.facepaintingassociation.com
• “Service Provider” refers to third parties that process data on behalf of the Company.
• “Third-Party Social Media Services” refer to platforms like Google, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn that you may use to log in to our service.
• “Usage Data” refers to information collected automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, and time spent on our website.
• “You” refers to the individual or legal entity accessing or using our services.

Collection and Use of Personal Data

Types of Data Collected
Personal Data

We may collect the following information:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Postal address (including city, county, and postcode)
• Usage Data
• Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically and may include:

Your device’s IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited on our website
Date, time, and duration of visits
Mobile device type and identifiers
Third-Party Social Media Services

If you log in via social media, we may collect information associated with your account, such as your name, email, and profile picture.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

• Authenticate users
  Prevent fraudulent activity
• Store preferences (e.g., language settings)
• Analyse website usage

You can modify your browser settings to refuse cookies. However, some features of our service may not function properly if you do so.

How We Use Your Data

We use your data for:

• Providing and managing our service
• Managing your account
  Fulfilling contractual obligations (e.g., membership services)
• Communicating with you about updates, security alerts, and offers (unless you opt-out)
• Improving our website and services through data analysis
• Ensuring legal compliance
• We do not sell your data.

Sharing Your Data

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist with website maintenance, payments, or analytics.
• For business transactions if we merge or restructure our organisation.
• To comply with legal requirements such as responding to law enforcement requests.
• With your consent in specific cases.

Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Maintain security and improve services
• Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period unless required for security purposes.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed outside the UK. If so, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., UK-approved standard contractual clauses).

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access your data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request data deletion (except when legally required to retain it)
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at .

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their data. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us.

Security Measures

We implement security measures to protect your data. However, no internet-based service can guarantee absolute security.

External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or by posting a notice on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us:
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