Privacy Policy

This policy explains how Think in Public (“we”, “us”) collects and uses personal information when you visit this website or join the programme. Think in Public is run by [company name], registered in England and Wales (company number [number]), which is the data controller for your information.

What we collect

• When you register: your name, email address and payment details, collected through our booking and payment provider [provider name]. We don’t see or store your full card details.
• During the programme: anything you choose to share, such as your scripts, videos and messages in the group Slack channel.
• When you contact us: your email address and the contents of your message.
• When you browse this site: our hosting provider may keep standard server logs, such as your IP address and browser type, to keep the site secure and running.

How we use it

• To deliver the programme, including sessions, feedback and the group channel.
• To take payment and keep financial records.
• To reply to your questions.
• To send updates about future cohorts, only if you’ve opted in. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Our legal basis

Under UK GDPR we rely on contract to deliver the programme you’ve booked, legal obligation for financial records, consent for marketing emails, and legitimate interests for keeping the site secure and answering enquiries.

Who we share it with

We only share your information with providers that help us run the programme, such as payment processing, video calls, email and Slack. They act on our instructions and must keep your data secure. We never sell your personal information.

How long we keep it

We keep programme and payment records for as long as needed to run the programme and meet our legal and tax obligations, typically six years for financial records. Marketing preferences are kept until you unsubscribe.

Your rights

You can ask to access, correct or delete your personal information, object to or restrict how we use it, or ask for a copy to take elsewhere. You can withdraw consent for marketing at any time. To make a request, email [contact email]. If you’re unhappy with how we’ve handled your data, you can complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top shows when it last changed.