Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 25 October 2026
At Something Social Manchester, we believe in good people, good times and respecting your privacy!
We're committed to looking after your personal information and being transparent about how it's used.
This policy explains what information we collect, why we need it and how we keep it safe.
1. Who We Are
Something Social Manchester is an independently owned business offering creative workshops, social experiences, private celebrations and group activities across Greater Manchester.
The business is operated by Samantha Seed as a sole trader.
Trading name: Something Social Manchester
Business owner and data controller: Samantha Seed
For questions about your personal information, please contact us using the details below
2. What Information We Collect
When you visit our website, contact us or book an event, we may collect:
Your name and email address.
Your telephone number, where provided.
Event booking details and payment confirmations.
Information you include in an enquiry.
Details relevant to organising private events.
Marketing preferences, if you subscribe to updates.
Website usage information collected through cookies or similar technologies.
We only ask for information that is relevant to providing our services.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Respond to enquiries.
Manage bookings and deliver workshops.
Send event confirmations and important updates.
Process payments and refunds.
Organise private parties and group experiences.
Maintain business and financial records.
Keep our website secure and functioning.
Send promotional updates where permitted.
We process this information under the relevant UK GDPR lawful bases, including contractual necessity, legal obligations, legitimate interests and consent, depending on the purpose.
4. Bookings and Payments
When you book an event, your information may be processed by the booking or payment provider used for that experience.
These providers may include Stripe, Ticket Tailor and Eventbrite.
Payment information is processed securely by the relevant payment provider. Something Social Manchester does not need to store your full payment card details.
Each provider may also have its own privacy policy explaining how it handles personal information.
5. Children's Events
Some of our activities may be suitable for children, including birthday parties and family workshops.
Bookings for children's activities should be made by a parent, guardian or responsible adult.
We only collect information about children where necessary to organise or safely deliver an activity.
Where information about allergies, medical needs or accessibility requirements is needed, we will explain why it is required and handle it with additional care.
We do not use children's personal information for direct marketing.
6. Photographs and Social Media
We love sharing the creativity, fun and experiences that happen at our events!
Photographs or videos may be taken during workshops for promotional purposes.
We will explain when promotional photography is planned and obtain appropriate permission before using identifiable images where consent is required.
For children's events, we will seek appropriate permission from a parent or guardian before using identifiable photographs for promotional purposes.
If you have concerns about an image, please contact us.
7. Marketing Communications
If you choose to subscribe to Something Social updates, we may contact you about upcoming workshops, new experiences and special events.
You can unsubscribe at any time.
We will not sell your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
8. Sharing Information
We may share information with trusted service providers where necessary to operate our business.
These may include:
IONOS, our website provider.
Booking and ticketing platforms.
Payment processors.
Email and communication services.
Professional advisers and relevant authorities where required.
Where a venue or event partner needs attendee information, we will only share information where there is an appropriate lawful reason.
9. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support essential functions and improve the visitor experience.
Where required, we will ask for permission before using non-essential cookies.
Information about the specific cookies used, their purposes and how to manage preferences will be provided through our website's cookie information and controls.
10. Keeping Your Information Safe
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorised access, loss or misuse.
Information is only kept for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, including any applicable legal and financial record-keeping requirements.
Retention periods: [Confirm retention periods for enquiries, bookings, financial records and marketing information.]
11. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to:
Access your personal information.
Request corrections.
Request deletion in certain circumstances.
Object to or restrict certain uses.
Withdraw consent where applicable.
Request data portability where applicable.
To make a request, please contact us using the email address provided above.
You can also raise concerns with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's data protection regulator.
12. International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers may process personal information outside the UK.
Where this occurs, we will ensure appropriate data protection arrangements are in place.
Provider transfer details: [Confirm whether your website, booking, payment or email providers transfer personal information internationally and identify the applicable safeguards.]
13. Updates to This Policy
As Something Social Manchester grows, we may update this policy to reflect new activities, services or legal requirements.
The latest version will always be available on our website.
14. Contact Us
For any questions about privacy or personal information, please contact:
Something Social Manchester
Owner: Samantha Seed
Email: Samantha.Kershaw1987@gmail.com
Good people. Good times. Something Social. 💚