Last Updated: 23rd July 2026

At Gravesham Pride CIC, we're committed to being open, transparent and respectful in everything we do. We believe everyone should feel confident about how we operate, how we use information and what you can expect when using our website or attending our events.

This page brings together our legal notices and important information. If you have any questions, we're always happy to help.

Email: contact@graveshampride.uk

Privacy Notice

Gravesham Pride CIC is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.

We only collect the information we genuinely need to organise our events, respond to enquiries, manage volunteers, process applications and communicate with our community.

The information we may collect includes:

• Your name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Postal address (where required)
• Emergency contact details (for volunteers where appropriate)
• Accessibility requirements
• Information you choose to provide through our forms

We use this information to:

• Respond to enquiries
• Manage event registrations
• Process volunteer and stallholder applications
• Communicate important event information
• Meet our legal and safeguarding responsibilities
• Improve our services

We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

Where we use trusted third-party services (such as Google Forms, Ticket Tailor or similar providers), your information will only be processed for the purposes of administering Gravesham Pride.

We only keep personal information for as long as necessary and in accordance with UK data protection legislation.

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion where appropriate
• Restrict or object to processing in certain circumstances
• Withdraw consent where consent has been used
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

For any privacy enquiries, please contact: contact@graveshampride.uk

Cookie Policy

Like most websites, we use cookies to help our website function properly and improve your experience.

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites remember information about your visit.

Our website may use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Improve website performance
• Measure visitor numbers and website usage
• Support embedded content such as maps or videos

Some third-party services used on our website may also place cookies, including services such as:

• Google
• YouTube
• Ticketing providers
• Social media platforms

You can control or delete cookies through your web browser settings at any time.

Website Terms of Use

By using the Gravesham Pride website, you agree to use it lawfully and respectfully.

You must not:

• Attempt to damage or disrupt the website.
• Upload malicious software.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website.
• Use our content in a misleading or unlawful way.

We work hard to ensure the information on our website is accurate and up to date. However, information may occasionally change without notice, particularly where event details are affected by circumstances outside of our control.

Gravesham Pride CIC accepts no liability for any loss arising from reliance on information published on this website.

Accessibility Statement

Gravesham Pride believes Pride should be accessible to everyone.

We are committed to making our website as accessible as reasonably possible and continue to improve accessibility wherever we can.

We aim to:

• Use clear, easy-to-read language.
• Maintain good colour contrast.
• Structure pages for screen readers.
• Provide alternative text for images where appropriate.
• Make our content accessible across a range of devices.

If you experience any difficulty accessing information on this website, or require information in an alternative format, please contact us.

We will always do our best to help contact@graveshampride.uk

Photography & Filming Notice

Photography and filming take place at many Gravesham Pride events.

Images and video may be used to:

• Promote future events.
• Share highlights on social media.
• Produce printed materials.
• Celebrate our community.

We always aim to photograph people respectfully and sensitively.

If you would prefer not to appear in official photography or filming, please speak to a member of the Pride Tribe or our event organisers. We will do everything reasonably possible to accommodate your request.

Photography involving children will always be managed in line with our safeguarding procedures.

Copyright & Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content published on this website—including text, graphics, artwork, branding, logos, designs and original photography—is the property of Gravesham Pride CIC or is used with permission.

You may not reproduce, copy, distribute or modify our content without our prior written permission.

You are welcome to share links to our website and official social media pages.

Branding

The Gravesham Pride name, logo and branding represent our organisation and our community.

They may not be used in a way that suggests endorsement, partnership or affiliation without our written permission.

If you would like to use our branding, please contact us first.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Gravesham Pride exists to celebrate diversity and create welcoming spaces where everyone belongs.

We welcome people of every:

• Age
• Disability
• Gender identity
• Gender expression
• Race
• Religion or belief
• Sexual orientation
• Background

We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, bullying or hate in any form.

Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and valued at our events and on our website.

Safeguarding

Gravesham Pride CIC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk.

We take safeguarding seriously and expect everyone involved in our events to help create a safe environment.

If you have any safeguarding concerns during one of our events, please speak immediately to a member of the Pride Tribe, our Safeguarding Team or Security.

Event Terms & Conditions

Specific terms and conditions apply to different areas of our events.

These include:

• Visitors
• Pride March participants
• Volunteers
• Stallholders
• Performers
• Partners and contractors

Please ensure you read the relevant terms before attending or participating.

External Links

Our website may contain links to other websites.

These are provided for your convenience.

Gravesham Pride CIC is not responsible for the content, privacy practices or availability of external websites.

Complaints

We're always looking to improve.

If something hasn't met your expectations, we'd like the opportunity to put it right.

Complaints can be sent to: contact@graveshampride.uk

We aim to acknowledge complaints promptly and investigate them fairly and respectfully.

Company Information

Gravesham Pride CIC

Community Interest Company registered in England and Wales.

For all enquiries:

Email: contact@graveshampride.uk

Website: graveshampride.org

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Some written content, graphics and illustrations published on this website may have been created or enhanced using artificial intelligence (AI) tools before being reviewed, edited and approved by Gravesham Pride CIC.

All published content is checked to ensure it reflects our values, tone and commitment to accuracy.

Changes to These Policies

We may update this page from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, guidance or the way Gravesham Pride operates.

The most recent version will always be published on this website.

Thank you for taking the time to read our legal information and for supporting Gravesham Pride.

Together, we're creating a Pride that's welcoming, inclusive and built by our community.