Privacy Policy
Hooked National Fishing Festival
Last updated: April 2026
Hooked National Fishing Festival (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you interact with us, including through our website, enquiry forms, email communications, ticketing platforms, and live events.
This policy is provided in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
We are registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) ZC118877 and process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
1. Who We Are
Hooked National Fishing Festival
Registered in England & Wales
Company Number: 16351222
VAT Registration Number: 490386370
Registered Office:
71–75 Shelton Street
Covent Garden
London
WC2H 9JQ
United Kingdom
Data Controller Contact:
Email: hello@hookednationalfishingshow.co.uk
2. Personal Data We Collect
a) Information You Provide Directly
When you complete forms, subscribe for updates, purchase tickets, or contact us, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Company name (where applicable)
- Job title (where applicable)
- Telephone number (where provided)
- Website URL (where provided)
- Any information submitted via contact forms, exhibitor enquiries, sponsorship enquiries, newsletter sign-ups, or correspondence
b) Visitor & Marketing Sign-Up Data
Where you sign up to receive updates, we collect:
- Name (if provided)
- Email address
- Marketing preferences and consent status
c) Commercial & Event Data
If you engage with us commercially or attend our event, we may collect:
- Exhibitor, sponsor, or partner details
- Booking, ticketing, and transaction information
- Contractual and invoicing data
- Communications relating to your participation
d) Website & Technical Data
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device and operating system
- Pages visited and interaction data
- Referral source
This information may be collected using cookies or similar technologies.
3. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use personal data to:
- Respond to enquiries and communications
- Manage exhibitor, sponsor, and partner relationships
- Process bookings, ticket purchases, and event participation
- Send event updates and relevant communications (where permitted)
- Operate, manage, and improve our event and website
- Maintain internal records and business operations
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We rely on the following lawful bases:
- Consent – where you have opted in (e.g. marketing communications)
- Contract – where processing is necessary for bookings, tickets, or agreements
- Legal obligation – where required by law
- Legitimate interests – for running and growing our event, provided your rights are not overridden
5. Marketing Communications
We may contact you with updates about Hooked National Fishing Festival, including event announcements and opportunities, where:
- you have provided consent, or
- we have a legitimate interest in a business-to-business context
You can opt out at any time by:
- clicking the unsubscribe link in emails, or
- contacting us at hello@hookednationalfishingshow.co.uk
We do not sell personal data to third parties.
6. Data Sharing
We may share personal data with trusted third parties where necessary, including:
- Ticketing platforms and payment processors
- CRM and email marketing providers
- Website hosting and IT providers
- Professional advisers (legal, financial, compliance)
- Event partners, contractors, and suppliers involved in delivery
All third parties are required to process data securely and in line with data protection laws.
7. International Transfers
Where third-party providers are based outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect your data.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary, including for:
- the duration of any relationship or engagement
- legal, tax, and accounting requirements
- legitimate business needs
Data is securely deleted or anonymised when no longer required.
9. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- access your personal data
- correct inaccurate data
- request erasure
- restrict or object to processing
- request data portability
- withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, contact: hello@hookednationalfishingshow.co.uk
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
10. Cookies
We may use cookies to improve website functionality and analyse usage.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Further details may be provided in a separate Cookies Policy.
11. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
12. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or your data:
