Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

The Craft Potters Association is a UK-based membership organisation supporting contemporary ceramics.

For the purposes of data protection law, the CPA is the “data controller” of the personal data you provide through this website.

If you have any questions about this policy or how we use your data, please contact: office@ceramicreview.com

2. What data we collect

We only collect a small amount of personal data through this website.

This may include:

• Your name
• Your email address
• Your phone number (if provided)
• Any information you include in a message via our contact form or email

We may also automatically collect limited technical data, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type and device information
• Basic website usage data (via cookies or analytics tools, if used)

3. How we use your data

We use your information to:

• Respond to enquiries submitted via the contact form or email
• Communicate with you about your enquiry
• Maintain the security and performance of our website
• Understand how our website is used (where analytics are in place)
• We do not use this website to sell products or take payments directly.

4. Lawful basis for processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on:

• Legitimate interests – to respond to enquiries and manage communications
• Consent – where required (for example, if you opt in to any future marketing communications)

5. How we store and share your data

We do not sell your personal data.

Your information may be processed by trusted third-party providers who support our operations, such as:

• Website hosting providers
• Email and IT systems

These providers only process your data on our behalf and under appropriate safeguards.

6. How long we keep your data

We only keep personal data for as long as necessary.

Typically:

• Enquiries are retained for a limited period (up to 12 months) unless ongoing
• Technical data may be retained for shorter periods depending on system settings

We regularly review and delete data that is no longer needed.

7. Links to other websites

Our website may include links to external sites, including those related to our activities such as Ceramic Review and Contemporary Ceramics.

These websites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their data practices.

8. Your rights

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

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict how we process your data
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.

9. Cookies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to support basic functionality and (if applicable) analytics.

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.