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Legal Information & Privacy

1. Introduction

London Theatre Geek ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This document outlines our approach to data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Data Collection and Usage

While our core website is designed to be as privacy-focused as possible, we utilize third-party services to provide community and functional features:

  • Comment Services: Our community comments are powered by FastComments. If you choose to comment, the data you provide (such as your display name and the content of your comment) is processed by FastComments solely to display and manage the discussion.
  • Hosting & Analytics: Our site is hosted via Vercel. Vercel may collect standard server logs, including IP addresses, to ensure the security and stability of the platform. We do not use this data for marketing or profiling.

3. Cookie Policy

We aim to minimize the use of tracking technologies.

  • First-Party Cookies: The main website does not set any tracking or advertising cookies on your device.
  • Third-Party Cookies: By participating in show comments, third-party functional cookies may be used by FastComments. These are strictly necessary for the technical operation of the comment system (e.g., maintaining your session or remembering your preferences).

4. Data Retention

We adhere to the principle of "data minimization."

  • Standard Usage: We do not retain any personal data from casual visitors to the Site.
  • Comment Data: Comments and associated display names submitted to our Site are retained for the duration that the discussion remains active on our platform. Users may contact us to request the removal of their own comments at any time.

5. Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)

Under GDPR, users residing in the UK/EU have the following rights:

  • The Right to Access: You may request copies of your personal data.
  • The Right to Rectification: You may request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
  • The Right to Erasure: You may request that we erase your personal data under certain conditions.
  • The Right to Data Portability: You may request that we transfer your data to another organization.

6. External Links Disclaimer

Our Site contains links to external websites (e.g., theatre booking sites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their specific privacy policies.

7. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you are a parent and believe your child has posted personal info, please contact us for immediate removal.

8. Limitation of Liability

All content provided on London Theatre Geek is for informational purposes only. We make no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of any information on this site or found by following any link on this site.

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