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