Introduction
John the Magician respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy outlines how your information is collected, used, and stored in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Who We Are
John the Magician provides professional entertainment services for a range of clients, including private individuals, families, schools, and event organisers. This policy applies to all interactions with John the Magician, including bookings, enquiries, and event participation.

What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

– Name and contact details (e.g., phone number, email address, postal address)

– Event details (e.g., date, time, location, type of event)

– Payment and invoicing information

– Communication records (e.g., emails, booking forms)

– Photographs or video (only with consent)

– For children’s events: we may collect the child’s first name and age solely for tailoring the performance appropriately. No other identifiable child data will be collected without parental or guardian consent.

How We Use Your Data

Your data is used to:

– Manage bookings and provide services

– Communicate with you about your event

– Process payments and invoices

– Improve our services

– Share performance media (with explicit consent only)

Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

– Contractual necessity (to fulfil your booking)

– Legal obligations (e.g., accounting)

– Legitimate interests (e.g., marketing to previous clients, unless opted out)

– Consent (especially where children’s data or media is involved)

How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

– Access your personal data

– Correct or update inaccurate data

– Request deletion of your data

– Object to or restrict processing

– Withdraw consent (where applicable)

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

Contact

For any questions about this policy or to exercise your rights, please contact:
John Harding / –John the Magician
Email: magic@johnthemagician.co.uk
Phone: 07733 264211