What is this?
This page details our privacy policy, outlining Mad UK Furries LTD’s approach to data protection and compliance with relevant UK legislation and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Who Are We?
Mad Fur It is an event run by Mad UK Furries LTD. Mad Fur It is a not for profit members club that provides a one day convention in Manchester, UK.
Privacy and GDPR
Mad UK Furries Limited as the organiser, or the event, referred to as ( “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal data when you visit our website, create a registration request on our system, attend our event or communicate with us.
This policy applies to our website, registration systems and associated event operational systems. We always process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act of 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is: Mad UK Furries Ltd at 128 City Road, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 2NX.
Personal Data We Collect
We may collect:
- Identity data (name, address, date of birth, badge number/name),
- Contact data (email address, phone number),
- Event registration data (ticket type),
- Technical data (IP address, browser type),
- Communication data (emails or enquiries), and transaction data relating to event bookings.
We do NOT store full payment card information.
How We Use Your Data
How We Use your Data:
- To operate the event and administer our registration system, including attendance records.
- To ensure safety and enforce our policies.
- To communicate operational information, such as changes in policies.
- To comply with our legal obligations.
- To promote future events where permitted by law.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies to improve your user experience and help us understand how the site is used.
We may use analytics services to monitor website performance and usage.
Sharing Your Data
We do not sell your personal information. Personal data may be shared with our partners, such as security, the venue or medical providers but only when necessary for event operations.
Data may also be processed by service providers such as our hosting/email providers and registration platform under strict contractual controls. We may disclose personal data which is required by law.
International Data Transfer
Our services are hosted in the UK, but if personal data is transferred outside the UK or EEA, appropriate safeguards such as Standard contractual clauses will be used.
Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary. Your registration booking record and financial record may be retained for up to 12 years to comply with accountancy and associated legal requirements.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data including restricted system access and secure hosting environments. Our staff also have confidentiality obligations as part of their roles.
We take data security seriously. If you have any concerns, please immediately report them to info @ madfurit.org.uk
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to access your personal data, request correction, deletion, restrict processing, object to processing and request data portability.
Requests may be made by contacting us via email to info @ madfurit.org.uk
GDPR Complaints
If you are dissatisfied with how we have handled your personal data, you also may contact us directly on the same email address.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioners Office at https://ico.org.uk
Changes
We may update this policy from time to time, the most recent version will always be published on our website and we will update all attendees.
Policy v1.0 – Last updated 18/9/2026.