Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. Who We Are

Comedy Roast UK is operated by Just Comedy Limited (Company Registration Number: 14521109). We are the data controller for any personal information you provide to us.

2. Information We Collect

Booking Information:

  • Name and contact details
  • Payment information (processed securely via Stripe)
  • Event date and location details

Story Submissions:

  • Stories and anecdotes about the roastee
  • Personal details relevant to the comedy performance
  • Contact information for follow-up questions

Website Usage:

  • IP address and browser information
  • Pages visited and time spent on site
  • Technical information for site improvement

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide our comedy roast services
  • To process payments securely
  • To communicate about your booking
  • To develop personalized comedy content
  • To improve our services and website
  • To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

  • Contract: To fulfill our comedy roast service agreement
  • Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and prevent fraud
  • Consent: For marketing communications (where applicable)
  • Legal Obligation: For tax and accounting requirements

5. Data Sharing

We may share your information with:

  • Our performers: Necessary information to deliver the service
  • Payment processors: Stripe for secure payment processing
  • Legal authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights

We never sell personal data to third parties.

6. Data Retention

  • Booking information: 7 years for tax/accounting purposes
  • Story submissions: Deleted within 12 months after performance
  • Website analytics: 26 months maximum
  • Marketing communications: Until you unsubscribe

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your data (in certain circumstances)
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. Payment data is processed through Stripe's secure, PCI-compliant systems.

9. Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies for functionality and analytics cookies to improve our service. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

10. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:
Email: privacy@comedy-roast.co.uk
Phone: 01202-552163
Post: Just Comedy Limited, [Address to be provided]

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe your data protection rights have been breached.