Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Kieran Leary t/a Storm in a Teacup Circus ("we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you engage with our circus entertainment and big top hire services or visit our website.

2. Data Controller Contact Details

Business Name: Kieran Leary t/a Storm in a Teacup Circus

Website: https://storminateacupcircus.com/

Email: storminateacupcircus@gmail.com

Data Protection Officer (DPO): Kieran Leary

3. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

• Name

• Contact details (email address, phone number)

• Address

• IP address, browser type, and website usage data

We do not collect any special category data (e.g., health information, biometric data).

4. How We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data through:

• Booking forms (via JotForm)

• Phone calls

• Emails

• Website analytics tools

5. Website Usage and Cookies

You do not need to give us any information to use our website. However, as a result of your use of the website, we may collect cookies and other related information.

This privacy notice does not cover links within this site linking to other websites. Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged into that website.

We encourage you to read the privacy statements on the other websites you visit.

When you visit our website, we may use cookies or similar technologies to collect standard internet log information and visitor behaviour data. This helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve user experience.

We use this data in aggregate and do not use it to identify individuals. Where non-essential cookies are used, we will ask for your consent via a cookie banner or settings tool on our website.

6. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Contractual Obligation: To fulfill event bookings and provide our services.

• Legitimate Interest: To manage customer relationships and respond to inquiries.

• Legal Obligation: To comply with tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements.

7. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• Managing event bookings and customer support.

• Communicating with you about your booking or inquiry.

• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations.

8. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or rent your data. However, we share personal data with:

• Performers who are contracted to provide entertainment for your event.

• Third-party service providers such as JotForm (for booking forms) and Google Workspace (for data storage and communication).

These services may process data outside the UK/EU. Where they do, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the UK Information Commissioner's Office.

9. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers (such as Google Workspace and JotForm) may store or process data outside the UK or EU. In such cases, we ensure that your data is protected using appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner's Office.

10. Data Retention

We retain your data as follows:

• Booking data and general inquiries: Retained for 7 years for administrative and legal purposes.

• Performer contact details: Retained indefinitely to support ongoing business relationships. Performers may request deletion of their data at any time.

11. Data Security

We store personal data securely in Google Workspace. Access is limited to employees and family members involved in the business.

12. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data.

• Object to or restrict certain types of processing.

• Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.

• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe we have mishandled your data.

13. How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your rights, please email storminateacupcircus@gmail.com with your request. We will respond within one month in accordance with GDPR. If we require more time (e.g., due to complexity or number of requests), we will inform you.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website. If the changes are material, we may notify you by email if we have your contact details.

If you have any questions, please contact us at storminateacupcircus@gmail.com.