Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2025-05-20

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by Portway Blues Band, a UK-based blues band.

If you have any questions about this privacy notice or how we handle your data, please contact us using our online form. This form is protected by reCAPTCHA and may require verification to help prevent spam.

Location: United Kingdom

2. What Data We Collect and Why

a. Mailing List

When you subscribe to our mailing list, we collect your email address and name to send you updates about gigs and releases. We operate a double opt-in system and include an unsubscribe link in every message. The mailing list is hosted on servers located in the UK and is not shared with third parties.

b. Website Usage Data

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. This data is anonymised and includes details like the pages visited and browser type. For more, see our Cookie Policy.

c. Google reCAPTCHA

We use reCAPTCHA v3 on our forms to help prevent spam. Google may collect data in accordance with its Privacy Policy.

d. Embedded Content

Some pages contain embedded YouTube videos. These may collect usage data, set cookies, or track interactions. We only load these after cookie consent is given.

e. Cookie Consent Record

We store a first-party cookie named cookiesAccepted to remember your cookie consent choice. It contains no personal data and is not used to track you.

3. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the data we hold about you
• Request corrections or deletion
• Withdraw consent for marketing at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us using our contact form.

4. Security

We use standard technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including secure servers and access controls.

5. Changes

We may update this policy if our practices change. Please check back from time to time.