Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 8 October 2026
Welcome to WhatsoninBrighton.com (“we”, “us”, “our”). We operate WhatsoninBrighton.com, a website providing information about events, activities, venues, businesses and things to do in Brighton and the surrounding areas.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect personal information when you visit or use our website.
1. Who We Are
WhatsoninBrighton.com is operated by:
Whats on in Brighton
Info@whatsoninbrighton.com
For privacy-related questions, you can contact us at:
Info@whatsoninbrighton.com
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information that you provide directly to us, including when you:
* Contact us through our website
* Submit an event or listing
* Request that an event or listing is added, changed or removed
* Sign up for communications or newsletters
* Advertise or promote an event, business or service through our website
* Create an account, where this functionality is available
* Communicate with us by email or through social media
Depending on how you use the website, this information may include your name, email address, telephone number, business or organisation details, event information and other information you choose to provide.
3. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically.
This may include:
* IP address
* Browser and device information
* Operating system
* Pages visited
* Approximate location
* Referring website
* Date and time of visits
* Information about how you interact with our website
We may use cookies and similar technologies to collect this information.
4. How We Use Your Information
We may use personal information to:
* Provide and operate WhatsoninBrighton.com
* Publish and manage event and business listings
* Respond to enquiries
* Process listing or advertising requests
* Communicate with you about your submission or account
* Improve our website and services
* Understand how visitors use our website
* Monitor website performance
* Prevent fraud, abuse and misuse
* Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
* Send marketing communications where we have a lawful basis to do so
We will not use your personal information for purposes that are incompatible with those described in this Privacy Policy unless permitted or required by law.
5. Event and Business Listings
WhatsoninBrighton.com is a public listings website.
If you submit an event, business or other listing, information that you provide for publication may be displayed publicly on our website.
This may include information such as:
* Event name
* Event description
* Venue
* Event date and time
* Website or booking information
* Business or organisation name
* Public contact details
* Images, logos or promotional material that you submit
Please do not submit personal information that you do not want made publicly available.
We may edit, reject, remove or modify listings at our discretion.
When you submit an event, we collect your name, phone number and email so we can review your listing and contact you about it. These details are never published or shared, and we'll delete them on request.
6. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK data protection law, we process personal information using one or more lawful bases, including:
* Consent — where you have given us permission to process your information for a particular purpose.
* Contract — where processing is necessary to provide a service you have requested.
* Legitimate interests — where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided those interests do not override your rights.
* Legal obligation — where we are required to process information to comply with the law.
Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time.
7. Cookies
WhatsoninBrighton.com may use cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies are small files stored on your device that can help websites function correctly and understand how visitors use them.
We may use cookies for purposes including:
* Essential website functionality
* Website security
* Remembering preferences
* Analytics and website performance
* Understanding visitor behaviour
* Advertising and marketing, where applicable
Where required by law, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
You can also manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
8. Analytics
We may use third-party analytics services to understand how visitors use our website.
These services may collect information such as pages visited, approximate location, device information and interactions with the website.
Analytics information is generally used in an aggregated or pseudonymised form to help us improve the website.
If we use a service such as Google Analytics, its own privacy policy and terms may also apply.
9. Advertising
We may display advertising on WhatsoninBrighton.com or work with third-party advertising providers.
Advertising providers may use cookies or similar technologies to provide, measure or personalise advertising.
Where required, we will obtain the appropriate consent before using non-essential advertising cookies or technologies.
We may also provide advertising or promotional services directly to local businesses, venues, event organisers and other organisations.
10. Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including event organisers, venues, ticketing services, businesses and social media platforms.
If you follow a link to another website, that website will have its own privacy policy and terms.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of third-party websites.
11. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share personal information with third parties where reasonably necessary to operate our website and business, including:
* Website hosting providers
* Website and IT service providers
* Analytics providers
* Email and communication providers
* Payment providers, where applicable
* Advertising providers, where applicable
* Professional advisers
* Law enforcement or regulatory authorities where legally required
We only share information where we have an appropriate lawful basis to do so.
12. How Long We Keep Your Information
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
The length of time we retain information will depend on factors including:
* The purpose for which it was collected
* Whether you continue to use our services
* Legal, accounting or regulatory requirements
* The need to resolve disputes or enforce agreements
Information contained in publicly available event listings may remain on the website for a reasonable period where it forms part of our website’s historical or informational content.
13. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against accidental loss, unauthorised access, alteration or disclosure.
However, no website or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
14. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you may have rights including:
* The right to access personal information we hold about you
* The right to request correction of inaccurate information
* The right to request deletion of your information
* The right to restrict processing
* The right to object to certain processing
* The right to data portability in certain circumstances
* The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
These rights are subject to certain legal exemptions and conditions.
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details provided above.
15. Marketing Communications
If you choose to receive marketing communications from us, you can unsubscribe at any time.
Every marketing email we send will provide an appropriate way to opt out.
We will not send direct marketing communications where consent or another lawful basis is required unless we have the appropriate legal basis to do so.
16. Children’s Privacy
WhatsoninBrighton.com is intended for a general audience.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children for the purpose of creating accounts or providing services without appropriate consent where required by law.
If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
17. International Transfers
Some third-party service providers we use may process information outside the United Kingdom.
Where personal information is transferred outside the UK, we will take appropriate steps to ensure that the transfer is carried out in accordance with applicable UK data protection law.
18. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, services, technology or legal requirements.
The latest version will always be published on this page, with the date shown at the top.
19. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we use personal information, please contact:
WhatsoninBrighton.com
Info@whatsoninbrighton.com
20. Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we have handled your personal information, please contact us first so that we can try to resolve your concerns.
You also have the right to complain to the UK’s data protection regulator:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
You can find information about making a complaint on the ICO’s website.
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