Privacy policy.
This Privacy Policy applies between you, the User of this Website, and Joe Bovis, the owner and provider of this Website. Joe Bovis takes the privacy of your information very seriously. This Privacy Policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us or provided by you in relation to your use of the Website.
This Privacy Policy should be read alongside, and in addition to, our Terms and Conditions, which can be found at: www.theatreprive.co.uk/faqs.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.
Definitions and Interpretation
In this Privacy Policy, the following definitions are used:
Data
collectively all information that you submit to Joe Bovis via the Website. This definition incorporates, where applicable, the definitions provided in the Data Protection Laws;
Cookies
a small text file placed on your computer by this Website when you visit certain parts of the Website and/or when you use certain features of the Website. Details of the cookies used by this Website are set out in the clause below (Cookies);
Data Protection Laws
any applicable law relating to the processing of personal Data, including but not limited to the GDPR, and any national implementing and supplementary laws, regulations and secondary legislation;
GDPR
the UK General Data Protection Regulation;
Joe Bovis, we or us
Joe Bovis of 6 Theydon Mews, Station Approach, Essex, CM16 7HR;
UK and EU Cookie Law
the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 as amended by the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 & the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2018;
User or you
any third party that accesses the Website and is not either (i) employed by Joe Bovis and acting in the course of their employment or (ii) engaged as a consultant or otherwise providing services to Joe Bovis and accessing the Website in connection with the provision of such services; and
Website
the website that you are currently using, www.theatreprive.co.uk, and any sub-domains of this site unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.
In this Privacy Policy, unless the context requires a different interpretation:
the singular includes the plural and vice versa;
references to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices are to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices of this Privacy Policy;
a reference to a person includes firms, companies, government entities, trusts and partnerships;
"including" is understood to mean "including without limitation";
reference to any statutory provision includes any modification or amendment of it;
the headings and sub-headings do not form part of this Privacy Policy.
Scope of this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies only to the actions of Joe Bovis and Users with respect to this Website. It does not extend to any websites that can be accessed from this Website including, but not limited to, any links we may provide to social media websites.
For purposes of the applicable Data Protection Laws, Joe Bovis is the "data controller". This means that Joe Bovis determines the purposes for which, and the manner in which, your Data is processed.
Data Collected
We may collect the following Data, which includes personal Data, from you:
name;
contact Information such as email addresses and telephone numbers;
financial information such as credit / debit card numbers;
IP address (automatically collected);
web browser type and version (automatically collected);
operating system (automatically collected);
in each case, in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
How We Collect Data
We collect Data in the following ways:
data is given to us by you; and
data is collected automatically.
Data That is Given to Us by You
Joe Bovis will collect your Data in a number of ways, for example:
when you contact us through the Website, by telephone, post, e-mail or through any other means;
when you complete surveys that we use for research purposes (although you are not obliged to respond to them);
when you make payments to us, through this Website or otherwise;
when you elect to receive marketing communications from us;
when you use our services;
in each case, in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Data That is Collected Automatically
To the extent that you access the Website, we will collect your Data automatically, for example:
we automatically collect some information about your visit to the Website. This information helps us to make improvements to Website content and navigation, and includes your IP address, the date, times and frequency with which you access the Website and the way you use and interact with its content.
we will collect your Data automatically via cookies, in line with the cookie settings on your browser. For more information about cookies, and how we use them on the Website, see the section below, headed "Cookies".
Our Use of Data
Any or all of the above Data may be required by us from time to time in order to provide you with the best possible service and experience when using our Website. Specifically, Data may be used by us for the following reasons:
internal record keeping;
improvement of our products / services;
transmission by email of marketing materials that may be of interest to you;
contact for market research purposes which may be done using email, telephone, fax or mail. Such information may be used to customise or update the Website;
in each case, in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
We may use your Data for the above purposes if we deem it necessary to do so for our legitimate interests. If you are not satisfied with this, you have the right to object in certain circumstances (see the section headed "Your rights" below).
For the delivery of direct marketing to you via e-mail, we'll need your consent, whether via an opt-in or soft-opt-in:
soft opt-in consent is a specific type of consent which applies when you have previously engaged with us (for example, you contact us to ask us for more details about a particular product/service, and we are marketing similar products/services). Under "soft opt-in" consent, we will take your consent as given unless you opt-out.
for other types of e-marketing, we are required to obtain your explicit consent; that is, you need to take positive and affirmative action when consenting by, for example, checking a tick box that we'll provide.
if you are not satisfied with our approach to marketing, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time. To find out how to withdraw your consent, see the section headed "Your rights" below.
We may use your Data to show you Joe Bovis adverts and other content on other websites. If you do not want us to use your data to show you Joe Bovis adverts and other content on other websites, please turn off the relevant cookies (please refer to the section headed "Cookies" below).
Who We Share Data With
We may share your Data with the following groups of people for the following reasons:
any of our group companies or affiliates - user information may be shared with group companies or affiliates to ensure the proper administration of your website and business, to improve customer service, to analyse customer preferences, to enhance marketing strategies, to process orders and transactions, and to communicate relevant updates or promotions related to our services;
third party payment providers who process payments made over the Website - to enable third party payment providers to process user payments and refunds, to prevent fraud and ensure secure transactions, and to comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements;
in each case, in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Keeping Data Secure
We will use technical and organisational measures to safeguard your Data, for example:
access to your account is controlled by a password and a user name that is unique to you.
we store your Data on secure servers.
payment details are encrypted using SSL technology (typically you will see a lock icon or green address bar (or both) in your browser when we use this technology.
We are certified to PCI DSS. This family of standards helps us manage your Data and keep it secure.
Technical and organisational measures include measures to deal with any suspected data breach. If you suspect any misuse or loss or unauthorised access to your Data, please let us know immediately by contacting us via this e-mail address: joe@theatreprive.co.uk.
If you want detailed information from Get Safe Online on how to protect your information and your computers and devices against fraud, identity theft, viruses and many other online problems, please visit www.getsafeonline.org. Get Safe Online is supported by HM Government and leading businesses.
Data Retention
Unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law, we will only hold your Data on our systems for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or until you request that the Data be deleted.
Even if we delete your Data, it may persist on backup or archival media for legal, tax or regulatory purposes.
Your Rights
You have the following rights in relation to your Data:
Right to access - the right to request (i) copies of the information we hold about you at any time, or (ii) that we modify, update or delete such information. If we provide you with access to the information we hold about you, we will not charge you for this, unless your request is "manifestly unfounded or excessive." Where we are legally permitted to do so, we may refuse your request. If we refuse your request, we will tell you the reasons why.
Right to correct - the right to have your Data rectified if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
Right to erase - the right to request that we delete or remove your Data from our systems.
Right to restrict our use of your Data - the right to "block" us from using your Data or limit the way in which we can use it.
Right to data portability - the right to request that we move, copy or transfer your Data.
Right to object - the right to object to our use of your Data including where we use it for our legitimate interests.
To make enquiries, exercise any of your rights set out above, or withdraw your consent to the processing of your Data (where consent is our legal basis for processing your Data), please contact us via this e-mail address: joe@theatreprive.co.uk.
If you are not satisfied with the way a complaint you make in relation to your Data is handled by us, you may be able to refer your complaint to the relevant data protection authority. For the UK, this is the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). The ICO's contact details can be found on their website at https://ico.org.uk/.
It is important that the Data we hold about you is accurate and current. Please keep us informed if your Data changes during the period for which we hold it.
Transfers Outside the United Kingdom and European Economic Area
Data which we collect from you may be stored and processed in and transferred to countries outside of the UK and European Economic Area (EEA). For example, this could occur if our servers are located in a country outside the UK or EEA or one of our service providers is situated in a country outside the UK or EEA. We also share information with our group companies, some of which are located outside the UK or EEA.
We will only transfer Data outside the UK or EEA where it is compliant with data protection legislation and the means of transfer provides adequate safeguards in relation to your data, e.g. by way of data transfer agreement, incorporating the current standard contractual clauses adopted by the European Commission.
To ensure that your Data receives an adequate level of protection, we have put in place appropriate safeguards and procedures with the third parties we share your Data with. This ensures your Data is treated by those third parties in a way that is consistent with the Data Protection Laws.
Links to Other Websites
This Website may, from time to time, provide links to other websites. We have no control over such websites and are not responsible for the content of these websites. This Privacy Policy does not extend to your use of such websites. You are advised to read the Privacy Policy or statement of other websites prior to using them.
Changes of Business Ownership and Control
Joe Bovis may, from time to time, expand or reduce our business and this may involve the sale and/or the transfer of control of all or part of Joe Bovis. Data provided by Users will, where it is relevant to any part of our business so transferred, be transferred along with that part and the new owner or newly controlling party will, under the terms of this Privacy Policy, be permitted to use the Data for the purposes for which it was originally supplied to us.
We may also disclose Data to a prospective purchaser of our business or any part of it.
In the above instances, we will take steps with the aim of ensuring your privacy is protected.
Cookies
This Website may place and access certain Cookies on your computer. Joe Bovis uses Cookies to improve your experience of using the Website and to improve our range of products. Joe Bovis has carefully chosen these Cookies and has taken steps to ensure that your privacy is protected and respected at all times.
All Cookies used by this Website are used in accordance with current UK and EU Cookie Law.
Before the Website places Cookies on your computer, you will be presented with a message bar requesting your consent to set those Cookies. By giving your consent to the placing of Cookies, you are enabling Joe Bovis to provide a better experience and service to you. You may, if you wish, deny consent to the placing of Cookies; however certain features of the Website may not function fully or as intended.
This Website may place the following Cookies:
Type of Cookie
Purpose
Strictly necessary cookies
These are cookies that are required for the operation of our website. They include, for example, cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of our website, use a shopping cart or make use of e-billing services.
Analytical/performance cookies
They allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website when they are using it. This helps us to improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily.
Functionality cookies
These are used to recognise you when you return to our website. This enables us to personalise our content for you, greet you by name and remember your preferences (for example, your choice of language or region). By using the Website, you agree to our placement of functionality cookie.
Targeting cookies
These cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited and the links you have followed. We will use this information to make our website and the advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests. We may also share this information with third parties for this purpose.
You can find a list of Cookies that we use in the Cookies Schedule.
You can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your internet browser. By default, most internet browsers accept Cookies but this can be changed. For further details, please see the help menu in your internet browser. You can switch off Cookies at any time, however, you may lose any information that enables you to access the Website more quickly and efficiently.
You can choose to delete Cookies at any time; however, you may lose any information that enables you to access the Website more quickly and efficiently including, but not limited to, personalisation settings.
It is recommended that you ensure that your internet browser is up-to-date and that you consult the help and guidance provided by the developer of your internet browser if you are unsure about adjusting your privacy settings.
For more information generally on cookies, including how to disable them, please refer to aboutcookies.org. You will also find details on how to delete cookies from your computer.
General
You may not transfer any of your rights under this Privacy Policy to any other person. We may transfer our rights under this Privacy Policy where we reasonably believe your rights will not be affected.
If any court or competent authority finds that any provision of this Privacy Policy (or part of any provision) is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that provision or part-provision will, to the extent required, be deemed to be deleted, and the validity and enforceability of the other provisions of this Privacy Policy will not be affected.
Unless otherwise agreed, no delay, act or omission by a party in exercising any right or remedy will be deemed a waiver of that, or any other, right or remedy.
This Agreement will be governed by and interpreted according to the law of England and Wales. All disputes arising under the Agreement will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English and Welsh courts.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Joe Bovis reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy as we may deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by law. Any changes will be immediately posted on the Website and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the Privacy Policy on your first use of the Website following the alterations. You may contact Joe Bovis by email at joe@theatreprive.co.uk.
Attribution
This Privacy Policy was created using a document from Rocket Lawyer (https://www.rocketlawyer.com/gb/en).
This Privacy Policy was created on 24 January 2025.
Cookies
Below is a list of the cookies that we use. We have tried to ensure this is complete and up to date, but if you think that we have missed a cookie or there is any discrepancy, please let us know.
Strictly necessary
We use the following strictly necessary cookies:
Description
Purpose
Session Cookie: We use this session cookie to remember you and maintain your session whilst you are using our website. This allows you to navigate between pages without needing to log in repeatedly or lose your data during the session.
Security Cookies: We use security cookies to help protect the website and ensure that your connection is secure while browsing.
Cookie Preference Cookie: This cookie is used to remember your cookie preferences on our site.
This cookie ensures that you stay logged in during your session and is essential for the proper operation of the website. Without this cookie, certain functions such as the shopping cart or booking system would not work.
These cookies are essential for security purposes, such as preventing unauthorised access to your account and protecting your personal information.
This cookie ensures that you don't see the cookie consent banner repeatedly after you've accepted it. It helps us comply with privacy regulations.
Functionality
We use the following functionality cookies:
Description
Purpose
User Preferences Cookie: We use this cookie to remember your language preferences, region, or other customisable settings on our website.
Analytics Cookie: We use this cookie to collect information about how you use our website (e.g., which pages you visit and which features you interact with).
Embedded Content Cookie: This cookie is used when you interact with embedded content from third-party platforms such as YouTube or Instagram on our site.
This cookie ensures that you don’t have to manually select your preferences each time you visit the site, providing a more personalised user experience.
This cookie helps us enhance the functionality of our website by understanding which features are most useful to our users, allowing us to improve our content and layout.
This cookie allows you to view and interact with embedded content without issues, such as playing videos or displaying images.
Analytical/Performance
We use the following analytical/performance cookies:
Description
Purpose
Google Analytics Cookie: We use this cookie to help us analyse how users interact with our website by tracking page visits, user interactions, and overall website usage.
Squarespace Analytics Cookie: We use this cookie to track user activity on our Squarespace website to analyse trends and measure the performance of our pages.
Google Optimise Cookie: We use this cookie to perform A/B testing and experiments on our website, testing different versions of pages to understand which performs best.
This cookie helps us improve the functionality and layout of our website by providing insights into how visitors use the site, what content they find engaging, and how we can enhance their experience.
This cookie enables us to gather data on the performance of different website elements and make necessary improvements to optimise load times and the overall user experience.
This cookie helps us improve website performance by determining which versions of our pages work best in terms of user engagement, allowing us to refine our content and design.
Targeting
We use the following targeting cookies:
Description
Purpose
Google Ads Cookie: We use this cookie to enable us to show you personalised advertisements based on your previous interactions with our website, both on our site and other websites you visit.
Facebook Pixel Cookie: We use this cookie to track visitors' actions on our website after they have viewed or clicked on an ad on Facebook or Instagram.
Instagram Cookie: We use this cookie to enable Instagram to track user interactions with content shared from our website and to deliver personalised ads based on your browsing activity.
This cookie tracks your browsing behavior to serve relevant ads tailored to your interests, improving your experience with more personalised marketing messages.
This cookie helps us measure the effectiveness of our Facebook and Instagram ads by tracking conversions and enabling us to serve more relevant and targeted ads to users.
This cookie helps serve Instagram ads based on your interests and behavior, allowing us to show you relevant and personalised advertisements across Instagram's platform.