PRIVACY POLICY

The Bulldog Bar Brighton is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with UK data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This website is intended for use by UK residents. By using our site, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Please note: This policy applies only to our website and not to third-party platforms we may link to, such as Instagram or ticketing services.

At The Bulldog Bar Brighton, we value your privacy and are committed to handling your personal data fairly, transparently, and in line with UK data protection laws, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

What Data We Collect

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We only collect data that’s necessary to operate our website and deliver services you’ve requested. This may include:

• Personal Information: Your name, email address, and any details you provide when contacting us or signing up for updates.

• Technical Data: Your IP address, browser type, device information, and how you interact with our site — collected through cookies and analytics tools.

• Marketing Preferences: If you opt in to receive emails or event updates, we’ll store your preferences securely.

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We do not collect special category data (e.g. health, ethnicity, sexual orientation) or payment details via our website.

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How and Why We Use Your Data

We process your data for the following lawful reasons under UK GDPR:

• Consent: If you’ve opted into our mailing list or agreed to receive communications.

• Legitimate Interests: To improve our website’s performance and keep it secure.

• Contractual Obligation: If you contact us to enquire about an event or service.

 

We use your data to:

• Respond to queries you send via email or contact forms

• Send updates or event info (if you’ve subscribed)

• Monitor how people use our site and make improvements

• Comply with legal or regulatory obligations, if required

We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.

Sharing Your Data

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

However, we may share data with trusted service providers who support our website (e.g. hosting, analytics) all of whom are GDPR-compliant and only process your data on our instructions.

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Data Storage and Retention

Your personal data is stored securely, and we take all reasonable steps to prevent unauthorised access. We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, or as required by law.

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You may ask us to delete your personal data at any time, unless we have a legal reason to retain it (such as for fraud prevention or compliance).

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

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As a UK resident, you have the following rights:

• Access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you

• Rectification – Ask us to correct incorrect or incomplete data

• Erasure – Request we delete your data (also known as the ‘right to be forgotten’)

• Restriction – Ask us to stop processing your data in certain situations

• Objection – Object to your data being used for direct marketing

• Data Portability – Request to transfer your data to another provider

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You also have the right to withdraw consent at any time if we are relying on it as the legal basis for processing.

To exercise any of these rights, see Section 3 below for contact details.

Got questions or want to know what data we hold about you?

You have the right to request access, make corrections, or ask us to delete your data. You can also withdraw consent for marketing at any time.

To get in touch, please contact:

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ADDRESS: The Bulldog Bar Brighton
St James’s Street, Brighton, BN21RF UK

EMAIL: info@bulldogbar.co.uk

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If you’re unhappy with how your data is handled, you also have the right to contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).