Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us

Last updated: February 14, 2026

At Escape Time Burton, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or book an escape room experience with us.

By using our website or services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1 Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Make a booking for an escape room experience
  • Contact us through our contact form or email
  • Subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications
  • Purchase gift vouchers

This information may include: name, email address, phone number, billing address, and payment information.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Operating system and device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website addresses

2 How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To process bookings: Manage your escape room reservations and send booking confirmations
  • To communicate with you: Respond to inquiries, provide customer support, and send important updates
  • To process payments: Handle financial transactions securely
  • To improve our services: Analyze usage patterns to enhance our website and customer experience
  • To send marketing communications: Share news, offers, and updates (only with your consent)
  • To comply with legal obligations: Meet regulatory requirements and protect our legal rights

3 Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party companies that help us operate our business (e.g., payment processors, booking system providers)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition of our business
  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information

4 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
  • Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
  • Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

5 Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

Encryption

SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission

Secure Servers

Protected hosting infrastructure

Access Controls

Limited staff access to personal data

Regular Updates

Security patches and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6 Your Rights and Choices

Under data protection laws, you have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
  • Object: Object to certain types of data processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected] or call 01283 807407.

7 Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8 Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 12. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 12. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 12, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

9 Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as our booking system provider or social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10 Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Notify you via email or website notice if the changes are significant
  • Post the revised policy on this page

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11 Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Escape Time Burton

83-86 High Street
Burton-on-Trent
Staffordshire
DE14 1LJ

GDPR Compliance

Escape Time Burton is committed to compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK data protection laws. We respect your rights and handle your personal data with care and transparency.