Privacy Policy – The Gig Advisor

Last updated: June 2026

This policy explains how The Gig Advisor collects, uses, and protects personal information when you use our website.

Who we are

The Gig Advisor operates a venue review platform for performing artists and venue representatives. For data protection queries, contact the site administrator.

Information we collect

Account details such as name, email address, and account type when you register.
Profile information you choose to add, including performer or venue details.
Reviews, replies, claims, venue submissions, and reports you send through the site.
Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and cookies needed to run the site securely.

How we use your information

To create and manage your account.
To publish reviews, venue listings, and related content you submit.
To moderate submissions, claims, and reported content.
To keep the site secure and improve how it works.

Legal bases (UK GDPR)

We process personal data where necessary to perform our contract with you (providing the service), where we have a legitimate interest (moderation, security, improving the platform), and where required by law.

Cookies

We use essential cookies to keep you logged in and remember your cookie consent choice. Optional analytics cookies are not enabled by default. You can accept or manage cookies using the banner shown on your first visit.

Sharing information

We do not sell your personal data. Information you publish on the site (such as reviews or public profile fields) is visible to other users. We may share data with service providers who host or support the website, subject to appropriate safeguards.

How long we keep data

We keep account and submission data while your account is active and for a reasonable period afterwards for moderation, legal, and security purposes.

Your rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict use of your personal data, and to object to certain processing. Contact us to make a request.

Terms of use

Use of the site is also governed by our Terms and Conditions.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “last updated” date at the top will change when we do.