Last Updated: 23 June 2025
At roryohanlon.co.uk, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
This website is operated by Rory O’Hanlon, a professional comedian and public figure.
📧 Email: rory_ohanlon@hotmail.com
🌐 Website: https://roryohanlon.co.uk
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Contact Information: Name, email address (submitted through contact forms or newsletter sign-ups)
Usage Information: IP address, browser type, pages visited, device type
Newsletter Data: When you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is securely stored and processed via Mailchimp
Embedded Media Data: This site includes YouTube video embeds, which may collect data via cookies or tracking technologies (see section 6)
We use your information for the following purposes:
Responding to enquiries or contact form submissions
Sending you newsletters and updates (only if you’ve opted in)
Understanding how visitors use our site to improve user experience
Displaying embedded content from third-party platforms (like YouTube)
If you choose to sign up for the newsletter:
Your name and email address will be stored securely via Mailchimp
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in the footer of any email
We only send occasional updates related to performances, events, or news from Rory O’Hanlon
Mailchimp’s servers may be located outside the UK/EEA. However, they participate in frameworks ensuring adequate data protection. See Mailchimp’s Privacy Policy: https://www.intuit.com/privacy/statement/
We process your data under the following lawful bases:
Consent – for newsletter sign-ups or use of non-essential cookies
Legitimate Interest – for analytics and site functionality improvements
Contract – if you contact us for services or bookings
Our website uses cookies and embedded content, including:
We use cookies to improve site functionality and analyse traffic. Where applicable, a banner will ask for your consent.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
Pages may include embedded YouTube videos. Viewing these may allow Google to collect data via cookies and trackers, even if you don’t interact with the content. Please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy for more info.
Contact form submissions are stored securely within our website system or email client.
Mailchimp stores newsletter data on secure servers and complies with international data transfer laws.
We do not share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion of your data
Withdraw consent at any time
Object to or restrict processing
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk
To exercise your rights, email us at rory_ohanlon@hotmail.com.
We retain your data:
For newsletter subscribers: until you unsubscribe or request deletion
For contact form submissions: for up to 12 months, unless further correspondence is required
Our site may contain links to external websites or platforms. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies individually.
This privacy policy may be updated occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
If you have any questions about this policy or your data:
📧 Email: rory_ohanlon@hotmail.com