Policies 

How to contact us:
The best way to contact Marks Tey Heritage is via email.
contact@marksteyheritage.org

If you would like to donate objects or information to our archive, you can fill in a donation form, submit digital images, recordings and written memories directly on our website marksteyheritage.org

When we will respond:

Marks Tey Heritage is an independent organisation run entirely by volunteers. We aim to respond to your enquiry within a month. Thank you for your patience!

Marks Tey Heritage respects your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information about you when you use this website.

The information we collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as your name, email address, and other contact information. We may also collect information about your use of our services, such as your IP address, device type, and browser type.

The lawful basis on which we use your information

We use the information we collect to provide, maintain, and improve our services, as well as to communicate with you about our services and respond to your inquiries. We may also use your information to personalise your experience and provide you with tailored content.

Storing your information

We take reasonable measures to help protect your personal information from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure.

Who we share your information with

We may disclose your information to third-party service providers who help us provide, maintain, and improve our services. We may also disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights or the rights of others.

Your choices

You may request that we delete your personal information by contacting us contact@marksteyheritage.org

Changes to this policy

We may modify this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on our website.

Contact us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please email us contact@marksteyheritage.org

Marks Tey Heritage is an entirely volunteer led organisation.

Application and recruitment

People interested in volunteering can enquire by filling in the form on our website.

We will then be in touch to have a conversation about our project needs and your availability.

Information & Training

Volunteers will receive full information about their chosen area of work and will be given a clear idea of their responsibilities to Marks Tey Heritage. Training will be made available as necessary.

Support & Supervision

Volunteers will be assigned a named contact person for supervision and support.

Confidentiality

Volunteer’s information will be held in line with our general privacy policy. Where written and oral information and material provided by Marks Tey Heritage is reasonably considered to be private or sensitive, the volunteer will notdisclose, divulge, reveal or use for any purpose beyond the scope of their volunteer duties any confidential information obtained as required by the project.

Insurance

Volunteers will be adequately covered by insurance while carrying out agreed duties.

Health and Safety

Volunteers should make themselves aware of the health & safety policies in the location they are working in.

References

On the basis of their voluntary work, volunteers will have the right to request a reference.

By accessing this website you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our privacy policy govern Marks Tey Heritage Project’s relationship with you in relation to this website.

The term “Marks Tey Heritage” or “us” or “we” refers to the owner of the website. The term “you” refers to the user or viewer of our website. The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:

Purpose of the website

The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice.

Guarantee

Neither we nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law. Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any information available through this website meet your specific requirements.

Copyright

This website contains material which is owned by or licensed to us, and is made available through various creative commons licences which are clearly signposted on this site. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance and graphics. Reproduction is permitted only in accordance with the copyright and usage notices on this website, which forms part of these terms and conditions.

Unauthorised use

Unauthorised use of this website may give to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offence.

From time to time this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s).

Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use of the website is subject to the laws of England and Wales.

All projects supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund agree to share their digital outputs through an open licence or public domain dedication.

The written, image and audio created as part of this project is designated CC-BY-4.0. With the licence, the public is free to share, copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format, and adapt, remix, transform and build upon the material for any purpose.

The digitised archive content on this website is clearly labelled with their copyright and the usage designation — where possible, this is also CC-BY-4.0.

The code and metadata of this website is covered by CC0 1.0. This means that the public is free to: freely build upon, enhance, distribute and reuse the material, for any purposes, without restriction under copyright or database law.

Moderation & availability

Submissions will be received on a monthly basis when our communications are reviewed. There will then be a period where we moderate submissions. Please allow up to 8 weeks for your memory to be moderated, and to receive a decision on whether we will publish your memory on our website.

Copyright

When you add a file, you will be asked if you own the copyright and give us permission to publish the image, recording or writing on our website. If there is any doubt about copyright ownership the file will not be published. We may contact you by the email address you provide [which will not be published] if we have a query about copyright.

Consent

You will be asked for consent to publish your story and/or images on the Marks Tey Heritage website. If you do not want your story published, do not submit the form.

What to do if you want your story removed?

If you want your published story removed, please email contact@marksteyheritage.org

About our collection

Marks Tey Heritage Archive is a digital archive that collects information which can contribute to a better understanding of the history of Marks Tey and add to the overall picture of the village’s past and present.

What is our geographical area?

We cover the Civil Parish of Marks Tey, including Little Tey. We sometimes collect information relating to a wider area if it has a strong connection to Marks Tey.

What do we collect?

The items we collect include, but are not limited to digitised versions of following: manuscripts, printed, typescript and computer-generated text, prints, drawings, watercolours, engravings, posters, glass plates, lantern slides, photographs, recordings, newspapers, microform, music and other notation, maps and plans.

How do we acquire things for our collection?

Marks Tey Heritage Archive collects by actively seeking out material which is at risk of loss, destruction or damage, and by responding to offers of information and archives that can be digitised from organisations and individuals.

How can you contribute to our archive?

You can make an offer of information via the form on our website.

Public availability

Unless contraindicated, all material in our archive is available and searchable via this website.