1. who we are
The Society of the Silver Sword (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a UK-based membership society dedicated to the enjoyment of English sparkling wine and the ceremonial art of sabrage.
Controller:
The Society of the Silver Sword
Website: https://silversword.co.uk
Contact email: society@silversword.co.uk
2. what personal data we collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
- Name
- Email address
- Contact details submitted via forms
- Membership information (where applicable)
- Event attendance details
- Correspondence sent to us
- Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited (via analytics and cookies)
We do not knowingly collect data relating to children.
3. how we collect personal data
We collect data when you:
- Contact us via the website
- Sign up to mailing lists or updates
- Apply for membership
- Register for events
- Interact with embedded forms (e.g. mailing list or registration forms)
- Browse the website (via cookies and analytics)
4. why we use your data (lawful bases)
We process personal data for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Lawful basis |
|---|---|
| Responding to enquiries | Legitimate interests |
| Managing membership | Contract/legitimate interests |
| Organising events | Contract/legitimate interests |
| Sending communications you have requested | Consent |
| Improving our website and services | Legitimate interests |
| Legal and administrative purposes | Legal obligation |
Where consent is required, you may withdraw it at any time.
5. how we store and protect your data
- Data are stored securely using reputable third-party service providers
- Access is restricted to authorised individuals only
- We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out above.
6. Sharing your data
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share data with trusted third parties who help us operate our website and services (for example, email providers or event platforms), only where necessary and subject to appropriate safeguards.
7. international transfers
Some of our service providers may process data outside the UK. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK data protection law.
8. your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request erasure of your data
- Object to processing
- Request restriction of processing
- Request data portability
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details above.
9. cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies. For details, please see our Cookie Policy.
10. changes to this notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.
Last updated: 1st January 2026