Privacy Policy — The Northern Market

Last updated: August 2025

We care about your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have.

1. Who we are

The Northern Market is an events business running artisan events across the North East of the UK and beyond.

Email: events@thenorthernmarket.co.uk
Location: North East, UK

2. The information we collect

We collect information when you:

  • Sign up to be a trader
  • Join our mailing list
  • Purchase a stall space or ticket
  • Contact us via email, forms, or social media
  • Browse our website (through cookies or analytics tools)

This may include:

  • Name, email address, and phone number
  • Business name and social media handles
  • Payment and billing information (processed securely by our payment provider — we do not store card details)
  • Event photos you’ve agreed to share
  • Your IP address and basic browsing behaviour (via cookies)

3. How we use your information

  • Manage event bookings and trader applications
  • Send event updates and newsletters (if you’ve opted in)
  • Respond to enquiries
  • Improve our website and event services
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing your information

We do not sell your data. We may share it with:

  • Payment providers (for processing transactions)
  • Event staff/volunteers (for trader coordination)
  • Service providers like email platforms and analytics tools

All third parties must respect your data and comply with UK GDPR.

5. Marketing

If you’ve opted in, we may send you emails about upcoming markets, special events, or opportunities. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in our emails or contacting us.

6. Cookies

We use cookies to make our website work better and to understand visitor activity. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though this may affect site functionality.

7. How we protect your data

  • Encrypted payment processing
  • Restricted staff access to personal data
  • Regular security checks

8. How long we keep your data

We keep personal data only as long as needed for event management, legal purposes, or until you request deletion.

9. Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you can:

  • Request a copy of your data
  • Ask us to correct, update, or delete it
  • Withdraw consent for marketing at any time

To make a request, email events@thenorthernmarket.co.uk.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy occasionally. The latest version will always be on our website.

11. Contact us

If you have any questions about your privacy, contact:
Email: events@thenorthernmarket.co.uk