Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 June 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Brighton Wine Festival (“we”, “our”, or “us”).

We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit https://bightonwinefestival.co.uk (the “Website”), contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, purchase tickets through our partners, or otherwise engage with us.

We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable privacy laws.

2. Who We Are

Data Controller: Brighton Wine Festival

Email: contact@brightonwinefestival.co.uk

Postal Address: Unit 29 Highcroft Industrial Estate Enterprise Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, United Kingdom, PO8 0BT

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us using the details above.

3. Information We Collect

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

Information You Provide

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Postal address

  • Enquiry details

  • Newsletter subscription details

  • Competition or promotion entries

  • Any information you voluntarily provide when contacting us

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Operating system

  • Website usage information

  • Pages viewed

  • Date and time of visits

  • Referring websites

Ticketing and Payment Information

Where tickets are sold through a third-party provider, payment information is collected and processed directly by that provider. We do not store or have access to your full payment card details.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to enquiries and requests.

  • To provide event-related information.

  • To administer newsletter subscriptions.

  • To manage competitions and promotions.

  • To improve the Website and user experience.

  • To analyse Website performance and visitor behaviour.

  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

  • To protect the security and integrity of the Website.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on one or more of the following lawful bases:

Consent

Where you have given clear consent, such as:

  • Subscribing to our newsletter.

  • Accepting optional cookies.

Legitimate Interests

We may process personal data where necessary for our legitimate interests, including:

  • Operating and improving the Website.

  • Managing event administration.

  • Responding to enquiries.

  • Preventing fraud and misuse.

Legal Obligation

Where processing is necessary to comply with legal requirements.

Contract

Where processing is necessary to fulfil a contract with you or take steps at your request before entering into a contract.

6. Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list, we may send you information about:

  • Upcoming festivals and events

  • Ticket releases

  • Exhibitor announcements

  • Special offers

  • Festival news

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.

We will not send marketing communications without an appropriate legal basis.

7. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information with trusted third parties where necessary, including:

  • Website hosting providers

  • Email marketing providers

  • Ticketing providers

  • Payment processors

  • Analytics providers

  • Professional advisers

  • Regulatory authorities where required by law

All third-party providers are required to protect personal data and process it only for legitimate purposes.

8. International Transfers

Some of our service providers may store or process information outside the United Kingdom.

Where personal data is transferred internationally, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place as required by UK GDPR.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, and reporting requirements.

Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and our legal obligations.

When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

10. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.

  • Request correction of inaccurate data.

  • Request deletion of your data.

  • Restrict processing.

  • Object to processing.

  • Request data portability.

  • Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

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

11. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

12. Third-Party Websites

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, including ticketing providers, sponsors, exhibitors, and social media platforms.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

13. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent.

14. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information, please contact us first so that we can try to resolve the issue.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

Information Commissioner’s Office

Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF

Website: https://ico.org.uk

Telephone: 0303 123 1113

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page together with the updated revision date.

16. Contact Us

Brighton Wine Festival

Email: contact@brightonwinefestival.co.uk

Address: Unit 29 Highcroft Industrial Estate Enterprise Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, United Kingdom, PO8 0BT

Website: https://bightonwinefestival.co.uk