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Date(s) - 25/01/2025 - 26/01/2025 9:00pm - 2:00am
Date(s) - 25/01/2025 - 26/01/2025
9:00 pm - 2:00 am
Queen Street Masonic Temple, Sunderland
SR1 2HT
Deposit £10 (Remaining £17 to be paid before 28th December 2024. All deposits are non refundable)
Queen Street Temple is the oldest masonic temple in the world is built on the foundations of a bowling green and manor house/church. It is no stranger to activity with sightings of both male and female spirits that wander the corridors and cellar, sounds of children singing, disembodied footsteps and unexplained bangs. A dark shadow figure is said to lurk in the corridors too and generally wheh walking around the bulding there can be a feeling of unease and like you are being followed and watched.
Date(s) - 25/01/2025 - 26/01/2025 9:00pm - 2:00am
Date(s) - 25/01/2025 - 26/01/2025
9:00 pm - 2:00 am
Queen Street Masonic Temple, Sunderland
SR1 2HT
Deposit £10 (Remaining £17 to be paid before 28th December 2024. All deposits are non refundable)
Queen Street Temple is the oldest masonic temple in the world is built on the foundations of a bowling green and manor house/church. It is no stranger to activity with sightings of both male and female spirits that wander the corridors and cellar, sounds of children singing, disembodied footsteps and unexplained bangs. A dark shadow figure is said to lurk in the corridors too and generally wheh walking around the bulding there can be a feeling of unease and like you are being followed and watched.
Reviewed and updated 30th May 2023
GDPR – STATEMENT OF INTENT
Kindred Spirit Investigations is required to keep and process certain information about its staff members and guests in accordance with its legal obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Kindred Spirit Investigations may, from time to time, be required to share personal information about its staff or guests with other organisations, on the rare occasion that the venue managers that we hire venues from may request guest lists for disclaimer purposes for example.
This policy is in place to ensure that all staff and Kindred Spirit Investigations guests are aware of their responsibilities and outlines how Kindred Spirit Investigations complies with the core principles of the GDPR. Organisational methods for keeping data secure are imperative, and Kindred Spirit Investigations believes that it is good practice to adopt clear practical policies, backed up by written procedures.
This policy complies with the requirements set out in the GDPR, which will came into effect on 25 May 2018. The government has confirmed that the UK’s decision to leave the EU will not affect the commencement of the GDPR.
Data that will be kept by Kindred Spirit Investigations for guests may be: Name, Address, Mobile Number / Phone Number, email address and images / videos whilst partaking in events. No other information will be processed and obtained. Account details are held by outside agencies – Stripe, Paypal and DotGo.
Data kept by Kindred Spirit Investigations for staff may be: Name, Address, Bank Account Details and Next of Kin. Images and videos of the staff will also be obtained and used for social media purposes.
Legal framework
This policy has due regard to legislation, including, but not limited to the following:
• The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• The Freedom of Information Act 2000
• The Freedom of Information and Data Protection (Appropriate Limit and Fees) Regulations 2004
This policy will also have regard to the following guidance:
• Information Commissioner’s Office (2017) ‘Overview of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)’
• Information Commissioner’s Office (2017) ‘Preparing for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 12 steps to take now’
Applicable data
For the purpose of this policy, personal data refers to information that relates to an identifiable, living individual, including information such as an online identifier, e.g. an IP address. The GDPR applies to both automated personal data and to manual filing systems, where personal data is accessible according to specific criteria. Sensitive personal data is referred to in the GDPR as ‘special categories of personal data’, which are broadly the same as those in the Data Protection Act (DPA) 1998.
Principles
In accordance with the requirements outlined in the GDPR, personal data shall be:
• Processed lawfully, fairly and in a transparent manner in relation to individuals.
• Collected for organisational, accounting, advertising and legitimate purposes and not further processed in a manner that is incompatible with those purposes.
• Adequate, relevant and limited to what is necessary in relation to the purposes for which they are processed.
• Accurate and, where necessary, kept up-to-date; every reasonable step must be taken to ensure that personal data that are inaccurate, having regard to the purposes for which they are processed, are erased or rectified without delay.
• Kept in a form which permits identification of data subjects for no longer than is necessary for the purposes for which the personal data are processed; personal data may be stored for longer periods, where guests have opted to subscribe to our newsletter and for reference to event attendance for accounting purposes.
• Processed in a manner that ensures appropriate security of the personal data, including protection against unauthorised or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction or damage, using appropriate technical or organisational measures.
The GDPR also requires that “the controller shall be responsible for, and able to demonstrate, compliance with the principles”.
Accountability
Kindred Spirit Investigations shall implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to demonstrate that data is processed in line with the principles set out in the GDPR.
Kindred Spirit Investigations will provide comprehensive, clear and transparent privacy policies, which shall be followed by all members of staff.
Additional internal records of Kindred Spirit Investigations processing activities shall be maintained and kept up-to-date.
Internal records of processing activities will include the following:
Staff Members:
• Name and address of staff member
• Next of kin details
• Account details to allow wages to be paid
Guests:
• Name / Address of guests
• Contact number – mobile or house phone
• Email address
Information of the above will be held on DotGo, Paypal or Stripe systems. All of these are out of the control of Kindred Spirit Investigations but can be accessed by Kindred Spirit Investigations.
Kindred Spirit Investigations shall implement measures that meet the principles of data protection by design and data protection by default, such as:
• Data minimisation.
• Transparency.
• Continuously creating and improving security features.
Data protection officer (DPO)
Mrs Melanie Clements is the DPO representing Kindred Spirit Investigations.
The DPO shall be appointed in order to :
• Inform and advise the Kindred Spirit Investigations and its employees about their obligations to comply with the GDPR and other data protection laws.
• Monitor compliance with the GDPR and other laws, including managing internal data protection activities.
The individual appointed as DPO shall have professional experience and knowledge of data protection law, particularly that in relation to public events.
Lawful processing
The legal basis for processing data shall be identified and documented prior to data being processed.
Kindred Spirit Investigations act as a data processor; however, this role may also be undertaken by other third parties.
Under the GDPR, data shall be lawfully processed under the following conditions:
• The consent of the data subject has been obtained.
• Lists may be formulated identifying name only for groupings on events.
Consent
Consent shall be sought prior to processing any data which cannot be done so under any other lawful basis, such as complying with a regulatory requirement.
Consent must be a positive indication. It cannot be inferred from silence, inactivity or pre-ticked boxes.
Consent shall only be accepted where it is freely given, specific, informed and an unambiguous indication of the individual’s wishes.
Kindred Spirit Investigations shall ensure that consent mechanisms meet the standards of the GDPR.
Consent accepted under the DPA shall be reviewed to ensure it meets the standards of the GDPR; however, acceptable consent obtained under the DPA will not be reobtained.
Consent can be withdrawn by the individual at any time.
The right to be informed
The privacy notice supplied to individuals in regards to the processing of their personal data shall be written in clear, plain language which is concise, transparent, easily accessible and free of charge.
If services are offered directly to a child, the school shall ensure that the privacy notice is written in a clear, plain manner that the child will understand.
In relation to data obtained both directly from the data subject and not obtained directly from the data subject, the following information shall be supplied within the privacy notice:
• The contact details of the controller (Kindred Spirit Investigations), and where applicable.
• The purpose of, and the legal basis for, processing the data.
• The legitimate interests of the controller or third party.
• Any recipient or categories of recipients of the personal data.
• The existence of the data subject’s rights, including the right to: — Withdraw consent at any time.
In relation to data that is not obtained directly from the data subject, this information shall be supplied:
• Within one month of having obtained the data.
• If disclosure to another recipient is envisaged, at the latest, before the data are disclosed.
• If the data are used to communicate with the individual, at the latest, when the first communication takes place.
The right of access
Staff and Guests have the right to obtain confirmation that their data is being processed.
Staff and guests have the right to submit a subject access request (SAR- Service Access Request) to gain access to their personal data in order to verify the lawfulness of the processing.
Kindred Spirit Investigations shall verify the identity of the person making the request before any information is supplied.
A copy of the information shall be supplied to the individual free of charge; however, Kindred Spirit Investigations may impose a ‘reasonable fee’ to comply with requests for further copies of the same information.
Where a SAR has been made electronically, the information will be provided in a commonly used electronic format.
Where a request is manifestly unfounded, excessive or repetitive, a reasonable fee will be charged.
All fees will be based on the administrative cost of providing the information.
All requests shall be responded to without delay and at the latest, within one month of receipt.
In the event of numerous or complex requests, the period of compliance will be extended by a further two months. The individual will be informed of this extension, and will receive an explanation of why the extension is necessary, within one month of the receipt of the request.
Where a request is manifestly unfounded or excessive, Kindred Spirit Investigations holds the right to refuse to respond to the request. The individual will be informed of this decision and the reasoning behind it, as well as their right to complain to the supervisory authority and to a judicial remedy, within one month of the refusal.
In the event that a large quantity of information is being processed about an individual, Kindred Spirit Investigations will ask the individual to specify the information the request is in relation to.
The right to rectification
Individuals are entitled to have any inaccurate or incomplete personal data rectified.
Where the personal data in question has been disclosed to third parties, Kindred Spirit Investigations will inform the third parties of the rectification where possible.
Where appropriate, Kindred Spirit Investigations will inform the individual about the third parties that the data has been disclosed to.
Requests for rectification shall be responded to within one month; this will be extended by two months where the request for rectification is complex.
Where no action is being taken in response to a request for rectification, Kindred Spirit Investigations shall explain the reason for this to the individual, and will inform them of their right to complain.
The right to Delete
Individuals hold the right to request the deletion or removal of personal data where there is no compelling reason for its continued processing.
Individuals have the right to erasure in the following circumstances:
• Where the personal data is no longer necessary in relation to the purpose for which it was originally collected/processed
• When the individual withdraws their consent
• When the individual objects to the processing and there is no overriding legitimate interest for continuing the processing
• The personal data was unlawfully processed
• The personal data is required to be erased in order to comply with a legal obligation
Kindred Spirit Investigations has the right to refuse a request for erasure where the personal data is being processed for the following reasons:
• To exercise the right of freedom of expression and information
• To comply with a legal obligation for the performance of a public interest task or exercise of official authority
• Where personal data has been disclosed to third parties, they shall be informed about the erasure of the personal data, unless it is impossible or involves disproportionate effort to do so.
The right to restrict processing
Individuals have the right to block or suppress Kindred Spirit Investigations processing of personal data.
In the event that processing is restricted, Kindred Spirit Investigations shall store the personal data, but not further process it, guaranteeing that just enough information about the individual has been retained to ensure that the restriction is respected in future.
Kindred Spirit Investigations shall restrict the processing of personal data in the following circumstances:
• Where an individual contests the accuracy of the personal data, processing shall be restricted until Kindred Spirit Investigations has verified the accuracy of the data
• Where an individual has objected to the processing and Kindred Spirit Investigations is considering whether their legitimate grounds override those of the individual
• Where processing is unlawful and the individual opposes erasure and requests restriction instead
• Where Kindred Spirit Investigations no longer needs the personal data but the individual requires the data to establish, exercise or defend a legal claim
If the personal data in question has been disclosed to third parties, Kindred Spirit Investigations shall inform them about the restriction on the processing of the personal data, unless it is impossible or involves disproportionate effort to do so.
Kindred Spirit Investigations shall inform individuals when a restriction on processing has been lifted.
The right to object
Kindred Spirit Investigations shall inform individuals of their right to object at the first point of communication, and this information will be outlined in the privacy notice and explicitly brought to the attention of the data subject, ensuring that it is presented clearly and separately from any other information.
Individuals have the right to object to the following:
• Processing based on legitimate interests or the performance of a task in the public interest
• Direct marketing
• An individual’s grounds for objecting must relate to his or her particular situation.
Where personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes:
• Kindred Spirit Investigations shall stop processing personal data for direct marketing purposes as soon as an objection is received.
• Kindred Spirit Investigations cannot refuse an individual’s objection regarding data that is being processed for direct marketing purposes.
Data breaches
The term ‘personal data breach’ refers to a breach of security which has led to the destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure of, or access to, personal data.
The DPO shall ensure that all staff members are made aware of, and understand, what constitutes a data breach as part of their training.
Where a breach is likely to result in a risk to the rights and freedoms of individuals, the relevant supervisory authority shall be informed.
All notifiable breaches shall be reported to the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours of the academy becoming aware of it.
Failure to report a breach when required to do so may result in a fine, as well as a fine for the breach itself.
Data security
Confidential paper records shall be kept in a locked filing cabinet, drawer or safe, with restricted access.
Digital data shall be coded, encrypted or password-protected, both on a local hard drive and on a network drive that is regularly backed up off-site.
Memory sticks shall not be used to hold personal information unless they are password-protected and fully encrypted.
To limit the risk of data falling into the wrong hands the DPO will be the only individual responsible for viewing, storing and usage of data. No other member of staff will be able to access this.
Photography and Video
Guests are notified and informed via email that staff and guests may take photographs for use on social media prior to the event. They are asked to inform Kindred Spirit Investigations prior to the event should they wish their images not to be taken. The email states that permission is granted for social media if a guest does not respond to the email.
Staff and guests may have photos and videos of them taken throughout the event. Guests have the right to have these images removed at any time and should inform us as soon as possible if they wish for any removal of images.
Kindred Spirit Investigations shall notify all guests and staff the purpose for collecting images
Kindred Spirit Investigations shall always indicate its intentions for taking photographs of pupils and shall obtain permission before publishing them.
Data retention
Data shall not be kept for longer than is necessary.
Unrequired data shall be deleted as soon as practicable.
Paper documents shall be shredded or pulped, and electronic memories scrubbed clean or destroyed, once the data should no longer be retained.
Policy Review
This policy will be reviewed
Although we attempt to cater for everyone in the community, at times and due to the nature of the properties that we investigate, some of the events and locations are not suitable for those with walking / mobility difficulties, pregnant ladies or those with mental health conditions. As every venue is different, please message the page for more information.
It is advised that you always use a torch during the investigation and warm layered clothing and suitable, comfortable shoes such as trainers or pumps that will be good for stepping on uneven surfaces.
Over 18 only and any one under the influence of alcohol, drugs or faking activity will be asked to leave and will not be entitled to a refund.
This privacy policy applies between you, the User of this Website and Kindred Spirit Investigations, the owner and provider of this Website. Kindred Spirit Investigations takes the privacy of your information very seriously. This privacy policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us or provided by you in relation to your use of the Website. Please read this privacy policy carefully.
In this privacy policy, the following definitions are used:
Data: collectively all information that you submit to Kindred Spirit Investigations via the Website. This definition incorporates, where applicable, the definitions provided in the Data Protection Act 1998;
We or us: Kindred Spirit Investigations
User or you: any third party that accesses the Website and is not either (i) employed by Kindred Spirit Investigations and acting in the course of their employment or (ii) engaged as a consultant or otherwise providing services to Kindred Spirit Investigations and accessing the Website in connection with the provision of such services; and
Website: the website that you are currently using, http://www.kindredspiritinvestigations.co.uk, and any sub-domains of this site unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.
In this privacy policy, unless the context requires a different interpretation:
the singular includes the plural and vice versa;
references to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices are to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices of this privacy policy;
a reference to a person includes firms, companies, government entities, trusts and partnerships;
"including" is understood to mean "including without limitation";
reference to any statutory provision includes any modification or amendment of it;
the headings and sub-headings do not form part of this privacy policy.
This privacy policy applies only to the actions of Kindred Spirit Investigations and Users with respect to this Website. It does not extend to any websites that can be accessed from this Website including, but not limited to, any links we may provide to social media websites.
We may collect the following Data, which includes personal Data, from you:
Name
Contact Information such as email addresses and telephone numbers;
IP address (automatically collected);
in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.
OUR USE OF COOKIES
Necessary cookies
We use necessary cookies to make our site work and enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You may disable these by changing your browser settings, but this may affect how the website functions.
Analytical cookies
We may choose to use analytical cookies to help us provide you with the best possible experience by collecting and reporting information on how the website is used. The cookies collect information in a way that does not directly identify anyone. If you prefer not to allow us to accept these cookies you can adjust permissions by clicking the cookie symbol at the bottom left corner of this page.
For purposes of the Data Protection Act 1998, Kindred Spirit Investigations is the "data controller".
We will retain any Data you submit for an unlimited period.
Unless we are obliged or permitted by law to do so, and subject to any third party disclosures specifically set out in this policy, your Data will not be disclosed to third parties. This our affiliates and / or other companies within our group.
All personal Data is stored securely in accordance with the principles of the Data Protection Act 1998. For more details on security see the clause below (Security).
Any or all of the above Data may be required by us from time to time in order to provide you with the best possible service and experience when using our Website. Specifically, Data may be used by us for the following reasons:
internal record keeping;
transmission by email of promotional materials that may be of interest to you;
in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.
Kindred Spirit Investigations may, from time to time, employ the services of other parties for dealing with certain processes necessary for the operation of the Website. The providers of such services have access to certain personal Data provided by Users of this Website.
This Website may, from time to time, provide links to other websites. We have no control over such websites and are not responsible for the content of these websites. This privacy policy does not extend to your use of such websites. You are advised to read the privacy policy or statement of other websites prior to using them.
1. Kindred Spirit Investigations may, from time to time, expand or reduce our business and this may involve the sale and/or the transfer of control of all or part of Kindred Spirit Investigations. Data provided by Users will, where it is relevant to any part of our business so transferred, be transferred along with that part and the new owner or newly controlling party will, under the terms of this privacy policy, be permitted to use the Data for the purposes for which it was originally supplied to us.
We may also disclose Data to a prospective purchaser of our business or any part of it.
In the above instances, we will take steps with the aim of ensuring your privacy is protected.
Wherever you are required to submit Data, you will be given options to restrict our use of that Data. This may include the following:
use of Data for direct marketing purposes;
sharing Data with third parties.
To use all features and functions available on the Website, you may be required to submit certain Data.
You have the right to ask for a copy of any of your personal Data held by Kindred Spirit Investigations (where such Data is held) on payment of a small fee, which will not exceed £10.
Data security is of great importance to Kindred Spirit Investigations and to protect your Data we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure Data collected via this Website.
If password access is required for certain parts of the Website, you are responsible for keeping this password confidential.
We endeavour to do our best to protect your personal Data. However, transmission of information over the internet is not entirely secure and is done at your own risk. We cannot ensure the security of your Data transmitted to the Website.
Data which we collect from you may be stored and processed in and transferred to countries outside of the European Economic Area (EEA). For example, this could occur if our servers are located in a country outside the EEA or one of our service providers is situated in a country outside the EEA. These countries may not have data protection laws equivalent to those in force in the EEA.
If we transfer Data outside the EEA in this way, we will take steps with the aim of ensuring that your privacy rights continue to be protected as outlined in this privacy policy. You expressly agree to such transfers of Data.
You may not transfer any of your rights under this privacy policy to any other person. We may transfer our rights under this privacy policy where we reasonably believe your rights will not be affected.
If any court or competent authority finds that any provision of this privacy policy (or part of any provision) is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that provision or part-provision will, to the extent required, be deemed to be deleted, and the validity and enforceability of the other provisions of this privacy policy will not be affected.
Unless otherwise agreed, no delay, act or omission by a party in exercising any right or remedy will be deemed a waiver of that, or any other, right or remedy.
This Agreement will be governed by and interpreted according to the law of England and Wales. All disputes arising under the Agreement will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English and Welsh courts.
Kindred Spirit Investigations reserves the right to change this privacy policy as we may deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by law. Any changes will be immediately posted on the Website and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the privacy policy on your first use of the Website following the alterations.
You may contact Kindred Spirit Investigations by email at info@kindredspiritinvestigations.co.uk.
Updated 06 01 2023. This policy will be reviewed annually.
Our professional team will lead you through a night of investigation using traditional and up to date techniques of investigation using a range of tools / equipment to evidence the paranormal.
We have intimate groups that promote more intense paranormal activity and allow you to experience a wider range of phenomenon.
A wide range of the latest equipment and gadgets for your use throughout the night as seen on all the leading programs. Our experienced team will explain how the equipment works, what it measures and then it is up to you to try it out!
All investigations are tailored to meet the needs and interests of the guests so if you would like to try something out that you have seen before such as a lone vigil, experimental technique or simply that you want to try a particular technique, simply inform one of our investigators that will ensure that is incorporated into the night!
Additionally, we provide a light buffet but feel free to bring your own food if you would like or if you have specific dietary needs and requirements.
