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UK GDPR Privacy Policy
www.foodanddrinkfestivalsuk.co.uk

Last Updated: 10/3/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Food and Drink Festivals UK. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

2. Who We Are

Food and Drink Festivals UK (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates www.foodanddrinkfestivalsuk.co.uk. We are responsible for processing your personal data and act as the “data controller.”

3. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

Identity Data: Name, title.
Contact Data: Email address, phone number.
Transaction Data: Details of purchases, festival bookings, and payments.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage data collected through cookies.
Marketing and Communications Data: Your preferences in receiving marketing materials from us.

4. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data in the following ways:

Direct interactions (e.g., when you sign up for a newsletter, register for an event, or contact us).
Automated technologies (e.g., cookies, analytics tracking on our website).
Third-party sources (e.g., social media platforms if you engage with us there).

5. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

Process festival registrations and ticket purchases.
Respond to enquiries and provide customer support.
Send marketing emails if you have opted in.
Improve our website experience through analytics and cookies.

6. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

Consent (e.g., for marketing communications).
Contractual Necessity (e.g., processing event registrations).
Legitimate Interests (e.g., improving website experience).
Legal Obligation (e.g., complying with financial or tax regulations).

7. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your data with:

Payment processors (for ticket purchases).
Service providers (e.g., email marketing platforms).
Legal authorities if required by law.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data.
Request correction of inaccurate data.
Request deletion of your data.
Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
Withdraw consent for marketing communications.
Request data portability.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

11. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or data practices.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We recommend checking this page regularly for updates.

Privacy Notice – Event Photography and Filming

At [Event Organiser Name], we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Why do we collect images and footage?
We capture photography, audio, and video recordings at our events for the purpose of promoting, marketing, and publicising our events and activities. This may include using images and footage on our website, social media platforms, printed materials, and other digital channels.

Legal Basis for Processing
Our legal basis for processing this data is legitimate interests – to promote and raise awareness of our events and activities.

How will your data be used?

Images and recordings may be used in promotional materials, such as brochures, posters, social media posts, and website content.
Your image or voice may be identifiable, but we will not use personal identifiers (such as names) without your explicit consent.

Your Rights
You have the right to:

Request access to the images or footage we hold about you.
Request erasure of your images or recordings, where possible and subject to legal or contractual obligations.
Object to the use of your images or recordings for our legitimate interests.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: [Insert Contact Email]
Address: [Insert Business Address]
Phone: [Insert Contact Number]

For more information, you may also contact the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.