Privacy and Cookie Policy

Last updated: 26 January 2026

This Privacy and Cookie Policy sets out how the operators of this website (hereafter referred to as 'us' or 'we') collect, use, and protect information that you submit to this website. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected in accordance with the UK GDPR and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

Contact Details

Data Controller: SteampunkHub.uk
Email: info@steampunkhub.uk

Information Collection and Use

Enquiry Forms

If you use an enquiry form on this website, we may collect your name, address, email, and telephone number to action your request. The details you provide will not be made available to any other people or organisations without your express consent, and will be kept secure at all times. Details are deleted when no longer required for the enquiry, subject to legal retention obligations. Legal Basis: Consent and Performance of a Contract.

Posts Intended for Publication

If you submit content for publication on this website (such as blog comments), we collect your name or username to identify you as the author. Your email address is also collected for verification purposes and to contact you regarding your submission; it is not published. Your IP address is also recorded for security and anti-spam purposes. Legal Basis: Consent and Legitimate Interests (to maintain the integrity and security of the website). Retention: Published posts are generally retained for the lifetime of the website. You may request deletion at any time via info@steampunkhub.uk.

Event, Club, Performer and Trader Listings

This website acts as a platform for the publication of listings. If you submit information for a listing, you are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the data. We collect your name to identify you as the author, and your phone number or email address (if you submit either) for verification purposes and to contact you regarding your submission. These details are not published and will be kept secure at all times. While event information is typically removed following the date of the event, Club, Performer, or Trader information may be published indefinitely to maintain the directory’s utility. Legal Basis: Consent. Retention: Until the event has passed or until a request for removal is received via info@steampunkhub.uk.

YouTube Videos and Third-Party Content

We use a 'two-click' solution for embedded YouTube videos which are blocked by default. Only when you click 'Accept Cookies' or enable 'Third-Party/Marketing' cookies in our Consent Manager is a connection established. Once played, YouTube may process your personal data and set cookies for its own advertising and tracking purposes. You cannot watch a YouTube video without consenting to YouTube's cookies. You can withdraw consent at any time via our cookie settings (click the icon in the lower left of any page). Legal Basis: Consent.

Analytics, Security and Technical

System logs (essential): we collect IP addresses for security and maintenance. Place of processing: Germany (transferred under UK-approved adequacy measures) and the UK.
Google reCAPTCHA (essential): used for SPAM protection on forms. Place of processing: USA (transferred under UK-approved adequacy measures).
Google Analytics (if consented to): used to understand site usage. Place of processing: USA (transferred under UK-approved adequacy measures).

Information Protection

We are committed to ensuring that any personal information you provide to us is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable UK GDPR-compliant measures and procedures to safeguard and secure the personal information that we collect.

Links to Other Websites

This website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over such websites. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of the information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this Privacy Policy. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies and similar technologies (such as Local Storage) are small files or data packets stored on your device to remember your preferences and keep the site functional. The use of these technologies does not give us access to your computer or any personal information beyond what you choose to share.

Category	Purpose	Requirement
Essential	Strictly necessary for site security, form submission, and remembering your privacy preferences via Local Storage.	Always active
Analytics	These help us understand how visitors interact with the website. The data passed is anonymous and cannot be used to identify you.	Consent required
Marketing / Third-Party	Enables features like YouTube videos and social media integrations to improve your experience. They may be set by us or by partners whose services we use.	Consent required

You can change your cookie settings at any time by clicking the 'cookie' icon located at the bottom left of every page.

Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

Access and portability: the right to request a copy of the data we hold.
Correction: the right to ask us to rectify inaccurate information.
Erasure: the right to ask us to delete your data.
Withdrawal of consent: you may withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@steampunkhub.uk.

If you remain dissatisfied, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

Acceptance and Changes

Continued use of this website signifies your acceptance of this policy. We reserve the right to update this policy to reflect changes in the law or our services.