Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

Who We Are

This website is operated by Original Culture Events Ltd, 27 St Cuthberts Street, Bedford, MK40 3JG (Company No. 13376441, registered in England & Wales).

Contact: hello@originalculturefestival.co.uk

Data We Collect

  • Contact & application forms: Name, email address, phone number, and any information you voluntarily provide when applying as a trader, caterer, or talent competition entrant.
  • Analytics (with consent): We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This data is anonymous and aggregated.
  • Marketing (with consent): We use the Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram) to measure the effectiveness of our advertising.

How We Use Your Data

  • To process and respond to trader, caterer, and talent competition applications.
  • To contact you regarding your application or enquiry.
  • To improve our website and marketing (analytics and advertising, with consent only).

Legal Basis (UK GDPR)

  • Contract: Processing applications you submit to us.
  • Legitimate interest: Responding to enquiries.
  • Consent: Analytics and advertising tracking (managed via our cookie banner).

Data Retention

Application data is retained for up to 12 months after the event date, then securely deleted. Analytics data is retained per Google Analytics default settings.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@originalculturefestival.co.uk. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office).

Cookies

We use a cookie consent banner (CookieYes) to manage your preferences. You can update or withdraw consent at any time by clicking the cookie icon at the bottom of the page.

Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. Analytics and advertising services (Google, Meta) only receive data with your explicit consent. Form submissions via JotForm are subject to JotForm’s Privacy Policy.