Last updated: February 2026

1. Who We Are

GigSlutz (‘we’, ‘us’, ‘our’) operates the website www.gigslutz.co.uk (the ‘Site’), a UK-based platform dedicated to live music, gig listings, artist news, reviews, and music events across the United Kingdom.

We are committed to protecting your personal data and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

Website: www.gigslutz.co.uk
Email: info@gigslutz.co.uk
Jurisdiction: England and Wales

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data about you:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

Name and email address (when subscribing to our newsletter or creating an account)
Username and password (for registered accounts)
Profile information such as music preferences, favourite artists or genres
Comments, reviews, or content you submit to the Site
Correspondence with us, including emails or contact form submissions

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

IP address and device identifiers
Browser type, operating system, and screen resolution
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and click behaviour
Referring website or search engine
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7)

2.3 Information from Third Parties

If you log in via a third-party service (e.g. Google or Facebook), we may receive basic profile information such as your name and email address
Analytics data from providers such as Google Analytics
Advertising data from networks we may use

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide, operate, and maintain the GigSlutz website and its features
To send you newsletters, gig alerts, and updates about live music events (with your consent)
To create and manage your account if you register with us
To respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
To personalise your experience on the Site based on your preferences
To understand how visitors use the Site through analytics
To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or other harmful activity
To comply with our legal obligations
To serve relevant advertising to you, where applicable

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases for processing your personal data:

Consent — where you have given us clear consent, such as signing up to our newsletter or accepting non-essential cookies
Legitimate Interests — where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as website analytics, improving user experience, and preventing fraud, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights
Contract — where processing is necessary to fulfil a contract with you, such as maintaining your registered account
Legal Obligation — where we need to process your data to comply with a legal requirement

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with the following categories of third parties:

Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics) to help us understand Site usage
Email service providers to deliver newsletters and communications on our behalf
Advertising networks, where we display ads on the Site
Hosting and infrastructure providers who store data on our behalf
Law enforcement or regulatory authorities where required by law

All third-party processors are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with UK data protection law. We will never share your data with third parties for their own marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Specifically:

Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent
Account data is retained for the duration of your account and for a reasonable period thereafter
Analytics data is typically retained for 26 months before being anonymised or deleted
Contact and correspondence records are retained for up to 3 years

When your data is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymise it.

7. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies on the GigSlutz website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us provide a better experience.

7.1 Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies — essential for the Site to function correctly, such as session cookies
Analytics Cookies — used to understand how visitors interact with the Site (e.g. Google Analytics)
Preference Cookies — used to remember your settings and preferences
Marketing Cookies — used to deliver relevant advertising and track campaign performance

7.2 Managing Cookies

When you first visit GigSlutz, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies at any time.

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. For more information, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

Right of Access — you can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Right to Rectification — you can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure — you can ask us to delete your personal data in certain circumstances
Right to Restriction — you can ask us to restrict the processing of your data
Right to Data Portability — you can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to Object — you can object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes
Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making — you have the right not to be subject to decisions made solely by automated processes

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@gigslutz.co.uk. We will respond within one month. You will not be charged for making a request.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK’s supervisory authority, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), at www.ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.

9. Security of Your Data

We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect it against unauthorised access, loss, or destruction. These measures include secure server infrastructure, encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), and access controls.

However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

10. Third-Party Websites and Services

The GigSlutz website may contain links to third-party websites, including ticket platforms, social media, artist pages, and venue sites. This Privacy Policy applies only to our Site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites and encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Children’s Privacy

GigSlutz is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it promptly.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated ‘Last updated’ date. Where changes are significant, we will notify registered users by email or through a prominent notice on the Site.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:

GigSlutz

Website: www.gigslutz.co.uk
Email: info@gigslutz.co.uk
Jurisdiction: England and Wales

We aim to respond to all data-related enquiries within 30 days.

This Privacy Policy was last reviewed in February 2026 and is governed by the laws of England and Wales.