Last updated: 13 March 2026
Who is collecting the information?
Tapped in Talks (“Tapped in Talks”, “we”, “our”) is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. This Privacy Policy explains how we use the information we collect about you (or that you provide us with), how you can instruct us if you prefer to limit the use of that information and procedures that we have in place to safeguard your privacy.
Tapped in Talks is an event promoter that organises and promotes events.
For the purpose of the Data Protection Act 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and any and all domestic legislation implementing the Regulation into English Law (the “Data Protection Laws”), Tapped in Talks is a Data Controller in relation to your Personal Data in certain circumstances, which are set out below.
You can contact us at Bookings@tappedintalks.com with any questions you may have about privacy or data protection.
Please note that links from our website may take you to external websites not covered by this policy. We recommend that you check their privacy policies before submitting any personal information. We will not be responsible for the content, function or information collection policies of these external websites.
ICO Registration
Tapped in Talks is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) where required under the Data Protection Act 2018. We comply with all applicable UK data protection laws regarding the handling and processing of personal data.
What information do we collect from you?
We will only require you to provide personal information to us where it is necessary for us to provide you with a service (such as when you sign up to receive email notifications, follow us on social networks, use our website or purchase a ticket). This information may include the following:
• normal identification information, such as your full name, date of birth, age, gender and marital status
• contact information, such as your postal address, email address and telephone number
• social media identification information, such as your Facebook page address, Twitter/X handle, Instagram handle and profile picture
• additional information relevant to your use of our site and services, such as marketing preferences
• survey responses and feedback
In addition, we automatically collect certain technical data that is sent to us from your computer, mobile device and/or browser when you access our website or social media sites.
Information we receive from other sources
Sometimes you will have given your consent to other websites, services or third parties to provide information to us.
For example, when you purchase a ticket for one of our events this is transacted through the Fatsoma event marketing platform. Fatsoma will pass back to us the data you provide during the purchase process. Please note that Fatsoma will not store credit or debit card information from payments made through our services other than where it is necessary for us to complete our obligations to you.
It may also include information from third parties that we work with to provide our services, such as technical support companies and advertising platforms. Whenever we receive information about you from these third parties, we will inform you what information we have received and how and why we intend to use it.
How are we collecting this data?
We collect the data that you provide to us directly or through your use of our website. We also receive personal data from Fatsoma when you purchase a ticket for one of our events via their platform.
We may collect information about your computer, including where available:
• IP address
• operating system
• browser type
• statistics about activities on our website
• referral information showing how you arrived at our site
We may also collect data through cookies, pixel tags, web storage and similar technologies.
This is statistical data about browsing actions and patterns and does not directly identify any individual.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and to support analytics and advertising services.
Where required by law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device through our cookie consent banner.
Cookies may be used by services including:
• Google Analytics
• Google Ads
• Meta (Facebook and Instagram advertising)
• other marketing and analytics services
You can manage or refuse cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our website.
Why are we collecting this data?
We collect this data to keep you informed about events that we organise that may be of interest to you.
We may communicate with you via:
• email
• push notifications on the Fatsoma app
• social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram or Twitter/X
• other relevant communications
You may unsubscribe, unfollow or opt out of these communications at any time by following the links provided in the communication.
Ticket purchases are handled through the Fatsoma ticketing platform and are subject to their Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
Under UK GDPR, we must have a lawful basis to process your personal data.
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
Contractual necessity
Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you, such as purchasing tickets or attending an event.
Legitimate interests
Where processing is necessary for the operation and improvement of our business, including promoting events that may be of interest to you and analysing website usage.
Consent
Where you have provided consent to receive marketing communications or to allow the use of non-essential cookies.
Legal obligations
Where processing is required for compliance with legal or regulatory obligations.
What do we do with your information?
We may use your information in the following ways:
• contacting you about events or services you have expressed interest in
• contacting you about events or services we believe may be relevant to you
• notifying you about changes to events you have purchased tickets for
• providing additional information about events you have purchased tickets for
• resolving issues with your use of our website
• dealing with complaints
• showing advertising for our events on third-party platforms such as Google or Facebook
• ensuring our systems interact correctly with social media platforms
• conducting data analysis to understand how our website and services are used
• improving the performance of our website, systems and processes
• responding to communications you send to us
• notifying you about important changes to our business or policies
Who might we share your information with?
We may share your information with:
• Fatsoma, our event marketing and ticketing partner
• advertising platforms such as Google and Meta (Facebook/Instagram) for advertising and retargeting purposes
• other third-party services necessary to provide our website and marketing communications
Where we store your data
Our service providers may include:
Business Infrastructure
• Amazon Web Services, Inc.
• Google LLC (Google Workspace)
Communication Tools
• MailChimp (The Rocket Science Group LLC)
• Gravity Forms
• Fatsoma
Re-Marketing
• AdRoll
• Facebook / Meta Platforms Inc.
Analytics
• Google Analytics
Data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) where necessary. When this occurs we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.
While we take reasonable steps to protect your Personal Data, transmission over the internet cannot be guaranteed to be completely secure.
How long do we keep your information?
We retain personal data for up to ten years following the last contact with an individual. This period allows us to maintain historical records and cover relevant legal limitation periods.
Your rights
Under UK data protection law you have the right to:
• be informed about how your personal data is used
• access the personal data we hold about you
• correct inaccurate data
• request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
• restrict processing of your data
• object to direct marketing
• request data portability
• object to processing based on legitimate interests
You may exercise any of these rights by contacting:
Bookings@tappedintalks.com
Automated decision-making
Any automated decision-making or profiling we undertake is only used to tailor communications about events that may be relevant to you. We do not use automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
If we change our Privacy Policy we will post the updates on this page. Continued use of our services will signify that you agree to any such changes.
Contacting us and making a complaint
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or about how we process your personal data, please contact:
Bookings@tappedintalks.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK authority responsible for data protection regulation.