Website Terms & Privacy

Website Terms and Conditions

Last updated: 15th November 2025
This page sets out the terms and conditions for using the St Ives in December website at https://stivesindecember.com (the “Website”).

1. About This Website
This Website is operated by St Ives in December (“we”, “us”, “our”).
By using this Website, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
We may update these Terms from time to time by posting a new version at https://stivesindecember.com/webterms. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.

2. Use of Our Website
You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of this Website by, any third party.
You must not misuse this Website by knowingly introducing viruses, trojans, worms, or other malicious or harmful material.
We do not guarantee that our Website, or any content on it, will always be available or be uninterrupted.
3. Website Content and Accuracy
We aim to keep information on this Website accurate and up to date, but we do not guarantee that any content is complete, accurate, or current.
Information about events (including dates, times, locations, and activities) is subject to change and may be updated at short notice.
The content on this Website is provided for general information only and should not be relied upon as professional or legal advice.
4. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, we own or license the intellectual property rights in this Website and its content, including text, images, logos, and graphics.
You may view, download, and print pages from the Website for your personal, non-commercial use.
You must not reproduce, distribute, modify, or use any content from this Website for commercial purposes without our prior written permission.
5. Links to Other Websites
This Website may contain links to third-party websites or services which are not operated or controlled by us.
These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of any third-party websites.
If you follow a link to another website, you do so at your own risk.
6. Liability
Nothing in these Terms seeks to exclude or limit any liability which cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude all conditions, warranties, representations, or other terms which may apply to this Website or any content on it, whether express or implied.
We will not be liable for any loss or damage, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with:
use of, or inability to use, this Website; or
use of or reliance on any content displayed on this Website.
We do not guarantee that this Website will be secure or free from bugs or viruses. You are responsible for configuring your own devices and security software.
7. Donations and Sponsorship via the Website
If you choose to make a donation or offer sponsorship via this Website or via links provided on this Website, you acknowledge that:
donations are given freely to support the work of St Ives in December; and
unless expressly agreed in writing as part of a sponsorship package, you do not expect to receive goods, services, or other benefits in return.
Any acknowledgements of donors or sponsors (for example, listing names or logos on our Website) are at our discretion and do not form part of a contractual obligation.
Donations are generally non-refundable, except where required by law or by the terms of the platform used to process the donation.
8. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions, and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them, are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. You and we agree that the courts of England and Wales will have exclusive jurisdiction.

Privacy Statement

We take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect and use personal information via this Website.
For any questions, please contact us via our website contact form on the home page. 

1. Who We Are
St Ives in December is a volunteer-run community group organising Christmas and winter events in St Ives, Cornwall. For the purposes of UK data protection law, we are the “data controller” of any personal information collected via this Website.
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information when you use this Website:
Information you provide directly, for example when:
you contact us via a contact form or email (e.g. your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to share);
you sign up to a mailing list or newsletter (e.g. your name and email address);
you express interest in volunteering or sponsoring (e.g. contact details, business name).
Technical information about your visit, such as:
IP address, browser type, and device information;
pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring websites.
This technical information is usually collected via cookies and Google Analytics and is generally aggregated and anonymised.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your personal information to:
Respond to your enquiries and messages.
Provide you with information about our events, activities, volunteering opportunities, or sponsorship opportunities (where you have asked for this or where it is otherwise lawful to do so).
Manage our mailing lists and send newsletters or updates (you can unsubscribe at any time).
Improve our Website, content, and communications, including understanding which pages are most useful to visitors through tools such as Google Analytics.
Comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
We will only use your personal information where we have a lawful basis to do so (for example: your consent, our legitimate interests in running and promoting our events, or compliance with a legal obligation).
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share your information with:
Service providers who help us operate the Website, manage email communications, or process donations (for example, website hosting providers, email newsletter services, online donation platforms, and Google Analytics).
Authorities or regulators, where we are required to do so by law or to protect our rights or the safety of others.
Where we use third-party service providers, we aim to ensure they only process your data on our instructions and with appropriate security measures.
5. Cookies and Google Analytics
Cookies
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
Help the site function properly;
Remember your preferences (where applicable);
Collect anonymous statistics about how visitors use the site.
You can usually control cookies through your browser settings, including blocking or deleting them. If you choose to block cookies, some parts of the Website may not function correctly.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our Website (for example, which pages are visited most often and how visitors move around the site).
Google Analytics collects information such as your IP address, device type, and pages visited. This information is processed in an anonymised or aggregated form and is used for statistical purposes only.
For more information on how Google uses data, please see Google’s privacy and data policies.
If you offer a cookie banner or settings, you can link to this section from there.
6. How Long We Keep Your Information
We will keep your personal information only for as long as is reasonably necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Statement, or as required by law.
For example:
enquiry emails may be kept for a limited period for reference;
newsletter subscriber details are kept until you unsubscribe or we no longer use the mailing list.
7. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you may have rights including:
The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
The right to ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
The right to ask us to delete your data in certain circumstances.
The right to object to or restrict certain types of processing.
The right to withdraw consent where we rely on your consent (for example, for email marketing).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you are unhappy with how we handle your data.
8. Changes to This Privacy Statement
We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. Any changes will be posted at

https://stivesindecember.com/webterms with an updated “last updated” date. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted will signify your acceptance of those changes.