Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 19 June 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Loughborough Card Show.
Loughborough Card Show is operated by Card Goblin Limited ("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data 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, store and protect your personal information when you visit our website.
Website: loughboroughcardshow.co.uk
Email:info@loughboroughcardshow.co.uk
Data Controller: Card Goblin Limited
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
Information You Provide
Name
Email address
Telephone number
Social media usernames
Information submitted through contact forms
Information provided when applying for exhibitor or vendor space
Information provided when entering competitions or promotions
Information provided when subscribing to newsletters or event updates
Information Collected Automatically
When you use our website, we may automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages viewed
Time and date of visits
Referring website addresses
This information may be collected through cookies and analytics technologies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
Respond to enquiries and messages
Manage exhibitor and vendor applications
Organise and administer events
Provide customer support
Send event updates and important information
Improve our website and services
Prevent fraud and misuse of our website
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Send marketing communications where you have provided consent
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we process personal information on one or more of the following legal bases:
Legitimate Interests
To operate, promote and improve Loughborough Card Show and related events.
Contract
Where processing is necessary to fulfil a contract with you, such as processing a vendor booking or event registration.
Consent
Where you have given us permission to send marketing emails or newsletters.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us or using any unsubscribe link provided.
Legal Obligation
Where we are required to process information to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
5. Marketing Communications
If you choose to subscribe to updates from Loughborough Card Show, we may send information regarding:
Upcoming events
Vendor opportunities
Special announcements
Competitions and promotions
You may unsubscribe at any time.
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website and events, including:
Squarespace
Our website is hosted and operated using Squarespace. Information submitted through our website may be processed and stored by Squarespace on our behalf.
You can view Squarespace's Privacy Policy at:
https://www.squarespace.com/privacy
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our website and to improve the user experience.
Google Analytics may collect information such as:
IP address (which may be anonymised where applicable)
Device information
Browser type
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Referring websites
Google may process this information on servers located outside the United Kingdom.
You can learn more about Google's privacy practices at:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
Other Service Providers
We may also use trusted providers for services such as email communications, event administration, payment processing and website security. These providers will only process personal information as necessary to provide their services.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
Typical retention periods may include:
General enquiries: up to 24 months
Vendor and exhibitor records: up to 6 years
Marketing subscriptions: until consent is withdrawn
Website analytics: according to the settings of the analytics platform used.
8. Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyse website traffic and enhance user experience.
Essential Cookies
Some cookies are required for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our website. This helps us understand website performance and improve our services.
Analytics cookies may collect information including:
Pages viewed
Visitor interactions
Device information
Browser information
Approximate geographic location
Where required by law, we will request your consent before placing analytics cookies on your device.
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings.
For more information about how Google uses data collected through Google Analytics, please visit:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
9. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Withdraw consent
Request transfer of your data to another organisation
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact:
Email:info@loughboroughcardshow.co.uk
10. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.
However, no method of transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
11. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms or vendor websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page and will take effect immediately upon publication.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:
Card Goblin Limited
Trading as Loughborough Card Show
Email: info@loughboroughcardshow.co.uk
Website: loughboroughcardshow.co.uk