Manchester Histories on behalf of Rocket: All Aboard takes your privacy seriously. We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we collect and use it.
This policy explains how we handle your personal data when you use our website, contact us, or engage with our work.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time by publishing a new version on our website. Please check this page periodically to stay informed.
1. Who We Are
Manchester Histories is a charity working on behalf of the Rocket: All Aboard programme. Rocket: All Aboard will celebrate 200 years of the first passenger railway from Liverpool to Manchester in 2029/30.
For any questions about this policy, please contact us using the details at the end of this page.
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect personal information when you:
- Visit our website
- Sign up to newsletters or events
- Contact us by email, phone, or post
- Participate in our projects or activities
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Postal address
- Telephone number
- Preferences (e.g. areas of interest)
You can choose not to provide certain information, but this may limit the services or communications we can offer.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
- Provide and manage our services and activities
- Keep you informed about events, news, and opportunities
- Respond to enquiries
- Improve our website and services
- Carry out research and evaluation (in anonymised form where possible)
If you have given consent, we may also contact you about relevant activities or invite you to take part in surveys or research.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or trade your personal data.
We may share your information with:
- Trusted partners and service providers (e.g. ticketing or email platforms)
- Collaborating organisations where relevant to a project
- Authorities where required by law
We only share the minimum information necessary and ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
5. Data Protection
We process personal data in line with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
We take reasonable steps to ensure your information is:
- Accurate and up to date
- Securely stored
- Protected from unauthorised access or misuse
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (where applicable)
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to certain types of processing
To make a request, please contact us. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
7. Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data.
However, please be aware that no method of transmitting information over the internet is completely secure.
8. Cookies and Website Data
Our website may collect information such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Pages visited
This helps us understand how people use our site and improve user experience.
We may use cookies to enhance functionality. You can control cookie settings through your browser.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
10. Unsubscribing
You can unsubscribe from our communications at any time by:
- Clicking the unsubscribe link in emails
- Contacting us directly
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Administrative Office
WLG.21 Samuel Alexander Building
The University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester M13 9PL
0161 306 1982