Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Disclaimer

www.thealternativeguide.com (“the website”)

Intellectual Property Rights

The website and all the information and images displayed are the intellectual property of Victoria White.

You may view the website on your computer, tablet or mobile screen and print its contents for personal and non-commercial use only.

Without my written consent, you may not use, transfer, copy, edit or reproduce any part of the content or website in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical or otherwise, except for the sole purpose of viewing the content for personal use. This includes electronic reproduction by uploading or downloading.

Content

All information is posted for informational purposes only. Whilst the information has been verified to the best of my ability at the time of writing, I cannot guarantee that things won’t change over time. I am not in a position to ensure the complete accuracy of information that can often change, for instance: opening times, menus, schedules and current prices etc. I strongly recommend that prior to relying on information made available through the website, you check with the venue / facilitator prior to visiting. I have used my best endeavours wherever possible, to ensure that all contact details are included with each entry, although this is not always possible.

To the best of my ability, I will maintain the website and keep information up to date. The website is subject to change from time to time. You will not be eligible for any compensation because you cannot use any part of the website because of a failure, suspension or withdrawal of all or part of the website for any reason.

All photography is my own, if you wish to use any imagery for any reason, please get in touch via email: v@thealternativeguide.com

Acceptable Use

You must not use the website in any way that causes or may cause damage to the availability or accessibility of the website. Or is in any way unlawful, illegal, fraudulent or harmful.

You must not use the website to copy, store, host, transmit, send, use, publish or distribute any material which consists of, or is linked to, any computer virus software.

You must not use the website for any purposes related to marketing without the written consent of Victoria White.



Access

Whilst I will endeavour to ensure that the website is available 24 hours a day, I shall not be liable if for any reason the website is unavailable at any time or for any period. Access to the website may be suspended temporarily and without notice in the case of: system failure, maintenance, repair or for reasons beyond my control.

I can at any time:

Modify or withdraw, temporarily or permanently, the website (or any part of it) for business and operational reasons, in which event I shall try and give you reasonable notice of any suspension or withdrawal and I shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification to, or withdrawal of the website.

Partners

The website may contain hyperlinks to websites and resources owned and operated by third parties. These third-party websites and resources have their own terms of use and privacy policies which you will need to comply with if you access such third-party sites.

You acknowledge and agree that I am not responsible for the availability of such external sites or resources. I am not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for the privacy practices or the content (including misrepresentative or defamatory content) of such websites, including (without limitation) any advertising, products other materials or services available from such websites or resources. Nor for any damage, loss or offence caused or alleged to be caused by, or in connection with, the use of or reliance on, any such content, goods or services available on such external sites or resources.

Third party links (including advertisements) do not imply that I endorse, affiliate or associate with any linked website.

Liability

You agree that you use the website entirely at your own risk.

The website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis for your information and personal use only.

I shall not be liable for any damages, including but without limitation to, damages for loss of use or data arising out of the use or performance of the website, the provision of or failure to provide services, or for any information obtained through the website, or otherwise arising out of the use of the website.

I reserve the right to remove any information or material on the website without warning, and without prejudice to any other accrued rights, and/or make available such information or material when required to do so by law.

Accessibility

I am committed to ensuring full and equal access to my website to all users, including people with disabilities. I am continually looking at ways to improve the user experience and accessibility for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Privacy Policy

This website is hosted by Squarespace. Squarespace collects personal data when you visit this website, including:

  • Information about your browser, network and device

  • Your IP address

Squarespace needs the data to run this website, and to protect and improve its platform and services. Squarespace analyses the data in a de-personalised form.

My online privacy policy applies to personal data which you provide to me through signing up to my newsletter including your first name, last name and email address.

My legal basis for processing your personal data is in the way in which you consent to such processing of your information. Which you shall be requested to agree to when you sign-up to the newsletter.

Your personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible to a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems.

Reasons I will use the information provided to contact you, include but are not limited to: providing updates, announcements, offers, news, information, reviews or conducting surveys. I may also contact you for other reasons related to offering and improving my services.

If you no longer wish to receive direct marketing communications from me, please click the unsubscribe link included in the footer of every email I send to you.

I retain your information for as long as required to respond to and resolve inquiries and to process and share relevant information with you. For mailing list subscriptions, I retain your information for as long as you remain subscribed (i.e. you do not unsubscribe).

GDPR

In compliance with the GDPR, you have the right to access information I have about you by emailing me at: v@thealternativeguide.com with “Privacy Policy” in the subject line. I must be able to verify your identity before providing you with an electronic copy of your information.

I will comply with any request to correct, delete, or withdraw consent to my use of your information.

Cookies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies, which are small files or pieces of text that download to a device when a visitor accesses a website or app. For information about viewing the cookies dropped on your device, visit About the cookies Squarespace uses.

Third-party Disclosure

I do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your PII unless I provide users with advance notice. This does not include website hosting partners and other parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. I may also release information when its release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce site policies, or protect ours or others’ rights, property, or safety.

Non-personally identifiable information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses. You can set preferences for how Google advertises to you using the Google Ad Settings page.

If you have any questions regarding the terms of use or privacy policy you may contact me at: v@thealternativeguide.com