Privacy Policy

Effective date: 1st November 2025

1. Introduction

We care about your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use yearofmanx.im in connection with the Year of the Manx Language 2026.

This content is informational and not legal advice.

2. Who we are

Controller: Year of the Manx Language 2026 (“we”, “us”, “our”).

Contact: info @ yearofmanx.im

3. Data we collect

  • Form data: name and email address you submit via our forms.
  • Communication preferences: whether you consent to receive updates.
  • Cookies/analytics: limited technical data for site performance and usage (see our Cookie Policy).

4. How we use your data

  • To send email updates and news about Year of the Manx Language 2026 (with your consent).
  • To respond to enquiries submitted via forms.
  • To operate, secure, and improve the website.

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

5. Lawful bases

  • Consent — for sending email updates and news.
  • Legitimate interests — to operate and improve the site and respond to enquiries.

You can withdraw consent at any time using the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or by contacting us.

6. Sharing your data

We may share limited data with trusted processors who help us deliver the site and communications, such as:

  • Email service providers (e.g., newsletter platform).
  • Web hosting and analytics providers.

These providers only process data on our instructions and under appropriate safeguards.

7. Retention

We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purposes above or as required by law. If you unsubscribe or request deletion, we will remove your information from active systems.

8. Your rights

Under the Isle of Man Data Protection Act 2018 (aligned with UK GDPR), you may have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict, object to processing, and data portability. You may also withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise your rights, contact info @ yearofmanx.im You can lodge a complaint with the Isle of Man Information Commissioner’s Office.

9. Cookies

We use essential and analytics cookies. See our Cookie Policy for details and how to manage your choices.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact

Questions about privacy? Email: info @ yearofmanx.im