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Newark Card Show (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you visit our website, attend our events, or interact with us online or offline.

This policy is written to comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Event Name: Newark Card Show
Location: Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom (Venue varies)
Contact Email: hello@newarkcardshow.com

For the purposes of UK data protection law, Newark Card Show is the “data controller” of your personal data.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

a) Information You Provide to Us

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number (if provided)

  • Vendor application details

  • Booking and payment information (we do not store full card details)

  • Communications sent to us (email, social media, contact forms)

b) Automatically Collected Data (Website)

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on our website

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Administer vendor bookings and table reservations

  • Manage early bird and event entry

  • Communicate important event information

  • Respond to enquiries and customer service requests

  • Improve our website and services

  • Meet legal, accounting, or regulatory obligations

4. Lawful Bases for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Contract: Where processing is necessary to fulfil a booking or agreement

  • Legitimate interests: To operate and improve the Event and communicate with participants

  • Legal obligation: Where required by law (e.g. accounting records)

  • Consent: Where you have opted in to receive marketing communications

5. Marketing Communications

  • We will only send marketing emails where you have given consent or where permitted by law.

  • You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link or contacting us directly.

6. Payments

  • Payments are processed via third-party payment providers.

  • We do not store full payment card details.

  • Payment providers process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

7. Sharing Your Personal Data

We may share personal data with:

  • Payment processors

  • Website hosting and IT service providers

  • Event venues or service providers where necessary for Event operations

We do NOT sell your personal data to third parties.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Vendor and booking records: up to 6 years (for accounting and legal purposes)

  • Marketing data: until consent is withdrawn

  • Website analytics data: in accordance with our hosting provider’s policies

9. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.

10. Your Data Protection Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request erasure of your data (where applicable)

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details above.

11. Cookies

  • Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and user experience.

  • You can control cookies through your browser settings.

  • Where required, cookie consent will be obtained.

12. Photography & CCTV

  • Photography and video recording may take place at the Event for promotional and security purposes.

  • CCTV may be in operation at the venue.

13. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be available on our website.

15. Contact & Complaints

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.

If you believe your data protection rights have been infringed, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk

Revised: 08/02/26