The Story Forge – Privacy Policy
Effective from: 03/08/2025

The Story Forge is committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we use your information. This policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

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1. Who We Are

The Story Forge is a not-for-profit, community-led organisation based in Grantham. You can contact us at:
Email: hello@thestoryforgeproject.org

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2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and store personal information such as:

• Name and contact details (e.g. email address, phone number)

• Information submitted via workshop sign-up or enquiry forms

• Emergency contact details and relevant access or health information (for workshop participation)

• Photos or creative work (with consent)

We do not collect or store payment information on this website.

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3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Manage workshop bookings

• Respond to enquiries

• Share event updates and news (if you’ve opted in)

• Monitor and report anonymised project participation for funders

We will only collect the minimum information required and will never sell your data.

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4. Marketing and Communications

You will only receive emails from us if:

• You have asked to hear from us

• You’ve signed up to a workshop or expressed interest

You can unsubscribe at any time by emailing: hello@thestoryforgeproject.org

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5. Data Sharing

We will not share your personal information with third parties unless:

• We have your explicit consent

• It’s necessary to deliver a service (e.g. safeguarding concerns)

• We are legally required to do so

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6. Photos and Children’s Data

We will never use images of children or share their work online without the appropriate written parental or carer consent.

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7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the data we hold about you

• Ask us to correct or delete your data

• Withdraw consent at any time

To do so, please contact: info@thestoryforgeproject.org

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8. Data Security and Retention

We store data securely and only keep it for as long as necessary. Personal data from workshops will be deleted after 12 months unless ongoing communication is requested.

 

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on our website.