Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Bournemouth Rare Plant Show (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with UK data protection laws, including the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information when you visit our website or interact with our events.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

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2. Who We Are

Trading Name: Bournemouth Rare Plant Show
Location: United Kingdom
Email: rareplantshow@gmail.com

We organise plant events across the UK, bringing together specialist growers and plant enthusiasts.

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3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Information You Provide

When you interact with our website, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Information submitted through contact forms
• Information submitted through trader/vendor application forms

This information is only collected when voluntarily provided by you.

Ticket Purchases

Tickets for events are processed through Eventcube, a third-party ticketing platform.

When purchasing tickets, your information will be handled according to Eventcube’s own privacy policy. We may receive limited information necessary to manage event attendance.

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4. Website Analytics & Cookies

Our website uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the website and to improve user experience.

Google Analytics may collect information such as:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Device type
• Approximate geographic location
• Website interactions

This data is anonymised and used only for website performance and improvement.

Cookies may be used to enable website functionality and analytics tracking.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

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5. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to enquiries submitted through the website
• Process trader or vendor applications
• Manage and promote our events
• Improve the functionality and performance of our website
• Communicate important updates relating to events

We do not sell or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

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6. Data Storage & Security

We take reasonable steps to ensure personal data is stored securely and protected against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

However, no online system can guarantee complete security.

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7. Data Retention

We only retain personal data for as long as necessary to:

• Respond to enquiries
• Manage event participation
• Maintain business records

Information may be deleted upon request where legally permitted.

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8. Your Data Rights

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

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data where appropriate
• Object to certain uses of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact:

rareplantshow@gmail.com

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9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including ticket providers and social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

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10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the website or legal requirements.

Updates will be posted on this page.

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