Privacy Policy

Last updated: Friday, 5th December 2025

Pure Carnival Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with transparency and care. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal data when you interact with our website or sign up to our newsletter.

1. Who We Are

Pure Carnival is a trading name of Pure Carnival Ltd, registered in England and Wales.
Company Number: 16885202
Registered Address: 17 Mill Lane, Woodford Green, England, IG8 0UN
Contact Email: info@wearepurecarnival.com

2. Data We Collect

We currently collect personal data in the following ways:

Newsletter Sign-Up

When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:

• Your email address

• Your name (if you choose to provide it)

This information is stored securely via Mailchimp, our email marketing provider.

Website Cookies

Our WordPress website uses cookies for basic functionality, security, and to support embedded media such as YouTube videos.

We do not currently use:

• Google Analytics

• Meta Pixel

• Advertising trackers

• Behavioural profiling tools

If this changes, this policy will be updated.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data only for the following purposes:

To send newsletters and updates

Including:

• announcements

• carnival-related information

• brand updates

• relevant content you consented to receive

To operate the website

Cookies may be used to:

• support site performance

• enhance security

• allow embedded media (e.g., YouTube videos) to function

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under:

Consent

When you sign up for our newsletter.

Legitimate Interest

To operate and maintain a functional, secure website.

5. How Your Data Is Stored

Your personal information is securely stored through:

Mailchimp (email data)

Mailchimp is GDPR-compliant and stores data on secure servers.

IONOS / WordPress (website cookies & security)

Basic session and performance cookies may be stored by WordPress.

We do not store financial data, payment details, or sensitive personal information at this time.

6. Sharing Your Data

We share your data only with trusted service providers necessary to operate Pure Carnival, including:

• Mailchimp (email newsletter delivery)

• IONOS (website hosting)

• WordPress (site platform)

• YouTube (for embedded video content, which may place cookies)

We do not share your data with advertisers or external marketing agencies.

7. Cookies

Our website uses essential and functional cookies to ensure it operates correctly.

This includes:

• WordPress session cookies

• Security cookies

• Cookies set by YouTube for embedded videos

We provide a simple cookie notice upon visiting the site.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect functionality.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your data

• Withdraw consent for newsletter communication

• Request restriction or objection to certain processing

• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise these rights, email: info@wearepurecarnival.com

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

• Newsletter subscribers: until you unsubscribe

• Website cookies: vary depending on browser settings and cookie type (typically session-based)

• Email correspondence: up to 24 months

We review retention periods regularly.

10. Links to External Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be available on this page, with the update date shown at the top.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
info@wearepurecarnival.com