Muscliff Park, Bournemouth BH9 3LR
Saturday, 10th July 2027, 11am - 7pm
Muscliff Park
Bournemouth BH9 3LR
Saturday, 4th July 2026
11am - 7pm

A Celebration of Local Food, Drink and Community

Privacy Policy

Website: foodie-fest.co.uk
Last updated: 4th February 2026

Foodie Fest (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data from anyone interacting with our website, including general visitors, vendor applicants, and potential sponsors.


1. Who This Policy Applies To

  • General visitors: people browsing the website for information about Foodie Fest events.

  • Vendor applicants: businesses or individuals applying to participate in Foodie Fest events, including those submitting payments via the website.

  • Potential sponsors: businesses or individuals submitting sponsorship interest forms.


2. Information We Collect

a) General Visitors

  • Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited for website functionality and security.

  • We do not collect personal data from general visitors unless you submit a form.

b) Vendor Applicants

  • Personal and business information: full name, business name, email, phone, business address, food/product details, certifications, hygiene ratings, and insurance details.

  • Payment information processed securely via a third-party provider (we do **not store card details).

c) Potential Sponsors

  • Business name

  • Contact name and email

  • Brief description of your business


3. How We Use Your Information

  • General visitors: for website security, performance monitoring, and to ensure the site functions correctly.

  • Vendor applications: to process applications, assess suitability, communicate regarding the application, and process payments.

  • Sponsor inquiries: to respond to sponsorship requests and assess potential opportunities.

  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

  • To improve our website and services.


4. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Contractual necessity: processing vendor applications and payments.

  • Consent: when you submit a sponsor inquiry or any optional communication.

  • Legitimate interests: operating and improving Foodie Fest and maintaining website security.

  • Legal obligation: for accounting, taxation, and regulatory compliance.


5. Payment Information

  • Payments for vendor applications are processed securely via a third-party provider.

  • We do not store or have access to card details.

  • Transaction data (amount, date, confirmation) may be stored for accounting purposes.


6. Data Sharing / Third-Party Services

We may share your personal data with trusted third-party providers to operate the website and festival efficiently, including:

  • Payment processors (vendor applications)

  • IT and website hosting providers

  • Professional advisors (e.g., accountants, legal advisors)

We do not sell, rent, or share your data for unrelated marketing purposes.


7. Cookies and Analytics

  • Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to help maintain website functionality and security.

  • Cookies may collect technical information such as IP address and browser type.

  • You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings.


8. Data Retention and Security

  • Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or to meet legal obligations.

  • We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from loss, theft, or unauthorised access.


9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent where applicable

  • Object to or restrict how we process your data

  • Request data portability

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.


10. External Links

  • Our website may contain links to external sites.

  • We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

  • Use external links at your own risk.


11. Changes to This Policy

  • We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect legal, regulatory, or operational changes.

  • The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised last updated date.


12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data:

Foodie Fest
Email: info@foodie-fest.co.uk
Website: foodie-fest.co.uk