Privacy Policy

Last updated: 21/04/2026

This Privacy Policy explains how PartyLists ("we", "our", "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use https://partylists.co.uk.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

PartyLists is an event planning platform that allows users to manage guest lists and organise events.

Data Controller: PartyLists Contact Email: data@partylists.co.uk

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Account Information

• Name
• Email address
• Password (encrypted)

Event & Guest Data

• Guest names
• Contact details (if provided)
• Event information

Usage Data

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited and interactions

Payment Information

• Billing details (processed via third-party providers — we do not store full card details)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Provide and operate the PartyLists platform
• Manage your account and subscriptions
• Enable event and guest list functionality
• Improve and develop our services
• Communicate with you (service updates, support)
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following legal bases:

• Contractual necessity — to provide our service
• Legitimate interests — to improve and secure the platform
• Legal obligation — compliance with applicable laws
• Consent — where required (e.g. marketing emails)

5. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your data.

We may share your data with:

• Payment providers (e.g. Stripe)
• Hosting and infrastructure providers
• Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics)
• Legal or regulatory authorities where required

All third parties are required to protect your data.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

• Account data: retained while your account is active
• Event data: retained until deleted by you
• Legal/financial data: retained as required by law

You may request deletion of your data at any time.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Data portability

To exercise your rights, contact us at Email: data@partylists.co.uk.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

• Encryption
• Secure servers
• Access controls

However, no system is completely secure.

9. Children’s Data (Important for Schools)

PartyLists may be used by schools or organisations involving children.

In such cases:

• The organisation (e.g. school) is responsible for obtaining appropriate consent
• We act as a data processor on behalf of the organisation
• We do not knowingly collect data directly from children without appropriate authority

10. International Transfers

If we transfer data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses).

11. Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Enable core functionality
• Analyse usage
• Improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

(A separate Cookie Policy is recommended.)

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

We will notify users of significant changes where appropriate.

13. Contact

If you have questions about this policy or your data:

Email: data@partylists.co.uk

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk