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CLassicsFest privacy policy

Effective as of 10 March 2026
 

What is ClassicsFest?

ClassicsFest is a cultural festival celebrating classical literature, music, and arts. It aims to bring engaging, inclusive, and accessible events to the community, enriching cultural life and inspiring audiences of all ages.
 

Who is behind ClassicsFest?

ClassicsFest is jointly managed by Cinzia Hardy and The Lit & Phil, who act as joint data controllers responsible for your personal data:
 

  • Cinzia Hardy – independent creative freelancer managing festival content and communications.

  • The Lit & Phil – charitable organisation supporting educational and cultural initiatives.
     

Privacy Commitment

We are committed to protecting your personal data and handling it responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information when you interact with ClassicsFest via Cinzia Hardy’s website, including the mailing list sign-up form.


What personal data do we collect?

We may collect:
 

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Postal address (if provided)

  • Phone number (if provided)

  • Preferences for communications or event participation
     

All personal data is provided voluntarily by you.
 

How is your personal information used?

We use your data for:
 

  • Communications: Sending newsletters, festival updates, and event invitations.

  • Event administration: Managing registrations, accessibility requests, or other special requirements.

  • Feedback and evaluation: Gathering your opinions to improve future festivals.
     

The lawful basis for processing your personal data is consent and legitimate interest for festival communications.
 

Who has access to your information?

Your data is shared only with the joint data controllers, Cinzia Hardy and The Lit & Phil, for the purposes above.

We do not sell your personal data. Third-party service providers (e.g., email platforms) process data under strict confidentiality and only on our instructions.
 

How we protect your information

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures, including secure storage, password protection, and restricted access. While we strive to protect your information, no electronic system is 100% secure.
 

Users under 18

If you are under 18, you must have parental or guardian consent before providing personal information. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18 without consent.
 

Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
 

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.

  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data, subject to conditions.

  • Restriction of processing: Limit how we use your data.

  • Data portability: Transfer your data to another service provider.

  • Objection: Object to processing in certain circumstances.
     

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.
 

Contact us

Cinzia Hardy & ClassicsFest
Email: cinzia@cinziahardy.co.uk
Address: The Lit & Phil, 23 West Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE
 

Policy Review

This policy is reviewed periodically and may be updated. Please check this page regularly for updates.​​​

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