Data Policy

Bloomsbury Festival is committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains when and why we collect your personal information, how we use it and how we keep it secure.

Aside from helping us deliver exceptional events each year and take our work to new audiences, some of the information you share with us means you will receive more personalised and rewarding communications about the things that interest you.

You can register with Bloomsbury Festival at any time on our sign-up page.

Bloomsbury Festival is a Registered Charity (No. 1149001) and Limited Company registered in England & Wales (No. 0797 7987).

Postal address:
Bloomsbury Festival
Senate House
Malet Street
London WC1E 7HU

Email: admin@bloomsburyfestival.org.uk
For data questions: director@bloomsburyfestival.org.uk

Bloomsbury Festival collects your personal data when you communicate or interact with us in any of these ways:

• You apply for a job with an application form or CV
• You apply for a creative opportunity with a proposal or CV
• You use our website, bloomsburyfestival.org.uk
• You complete an online or paper feedback form
• You contact us via email
• You subscribe to our mailing list
• You interact with us via social media
• You support Bloomsbury Festival by making a donation
• You told a third party that you are happy for us to have your data
• You are in a photograph or film commissioned by Bloomsbury Festival

This privacy policy does not cover data relating to employees, trustees, suppliers or freelance partners with whom we are working or in discussion.

We only collect information that is necessary to carry out our work. The type of information depends on where and when it is gathered, including:

• Information about donations you have made
• Information you supplied in a job application or CV
• Information you supplied on creative submissions and competitions — details about you and the project

To carry out a contract or creative initiative with you: we need your information to process a donation, provide customer service, or enhance your experience.

Where we have your consent: we may send you updates by email about what is on, offers and news, or supporting us. We may share your details with arts and event organisations if you attend their ticketed event (you will be able to opt out of their communications). We may contact you about job opportunities, artist opportunities or potential collaborations.

Where we have a legitimate interest or legal obligation: we may need to retain or process certain data to meet our regulatory or compliance duties.

You can request a copy of your data, ask us to correct it, or ask us to delete it. Email admin@bloomsburyfestival.org.uk and we will respond within 30 days.