PRIVACY POLICY

The Gold Cup Inn, Nether Silton
Last updated: January 2026

The Gold Cup Inn is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect any personal information you provide when using our website or contacting us.

Who We Are

The Gold Cup Inn is a community-run pub based in Nether Silton, North Yorkshire.
This website is operated on behalf of the Gold Cup Inn community volunteers.

If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is used, you can contact us via the form on our Contact page.

What Information We Collect

We only collect personal information that you choose to provide. This may include:

  • Your name

  • Your email address

  • Any message, comment, or suggestion you submit via our contact form

We do not collect sensitive personal data, unless you specifically provide it by filling out a contact form or writing to us by email.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information only to:

  • Respond to enquiries submitted through the contact form

  • Consider suggestions or feedback about the pub

  • Communicate with you if you have asked us to

We will never sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your data on the basis of:

  • Consent – when you submit a form

  • Legitimate interest – to respond to enquiries and manage community communications

How Long We Keep Your Data

We only keep personal data for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry or suggestion. Messages are periodically reviewed and deleted when no longer required.

Cookies

Our website may use basic cookies to ensure the site functions properly and to help us understand how visitors use the site.

These cookies:

  • Do not identify you personally

  • Are used only for basic website functionality and performance

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information and ensure it is stored securely. Access to messages is limited to those responsible for managing the website and pub communications.

Your Rights

Under data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you

  • Ask us to correct or delete your data

  • Withdraw your consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us via the website.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites (such as social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.