Last updated: 29 April 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how UKDiscos.co.uk collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you use our website, create an account, submit a DJ listing, contact a DJ, make a payment for a DJ listing, or otherwise interact with us.
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
Who We Are
UKDiscos.co.uk is an online directory that allows DJs to create profiles and allow users to browse, search for, and contact DJs.
The website is operated by Aspire Shire.
For the purposes of data protection law, Aspire Shire is the “data controller” of the personal information we collect and use.
Information We Collect
We may collect and use the following types of personal information.
Information provided by DJs
When a DJ creates an account or listing, we may collect:
- name or stage name;
- email address;
- phone number;
- business name;
- location or service area;
- profile photo, logo, images, videos, or media links;
- biography, music style, pricing information, availability, and other listing details;
- account login details;
- payment and billing information;
- messages or enquiries received through the website.
Information provided by users
When a user contacts a DJ through the website, we may collect:
- name;
- email address;
- phone number;
- event date;
- event location;
- event type;
- message or enquiry details;
- any other information submitted through the contact form.
This information may be shared with the DJ the user chooses to contact.
Payment Information
UKDiscos.co.uk is not party to any booking or hire agreement between a user and a DJ.
If a DJ purchases a paid listing, subscription, or other paid service, payment may be processed by a secure third-party payment provider such as Stripe or PayPal.
We do not usually store full card details on our own systems. Payment providers may collect and process payment details in accordance with their own privacy policies and terms.
Technical and website usage information
When you visit our website, we may collect information such as:
- IP address;
- browser type and version;
- device type;
- operating system;
- pages visited;
- time spent on the website;
- referring website or source;
- approximate location;
- cookie identifiers;
- analytics and tracking data.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your personal information to:
- create and manage DJ accounts;
- publish and manage DJ listings;
- allow users to contact DJs;
- send enquiries from users to DJs;
- process payments and subscriptions;
- provide customer support;
- respond to enquiries;
- improve the website and user experience;
- monitor website performance and security;
- prevent fraud, spam, misuse, or unauthorised access;
- send service-related updates;
- send marketing communications where permitted;
- comply with legal, tax, accounting, and regulatory obligations.
Sharing User Enquiries with DJs
When a user contacts a DJ through the website, the information submitted in the enquiry form may be sent to that DJ.
This may include the user’s name, contact details, event details, and message.
DJs are responsible for handling enquiry information appropriately once they receive it. DJs should only use enquiry information to respond to the user’s request and should not use it for unrelated marketing unless they have the user’s permission or another lawful basis to do so.
Public DJ Listings
DJ profiles will be publicly visible on the website.
This may include:
- DJ name or stage name;
- profile image or logo;
- location or service area;
- contact options;
- biography;
- music styles;
- pricing or package information;
- website and social media links;
- reviews or raitings, where available.
DJs should not include personal information in their public profile that they do not want to be publicly visible.
Payments and Third-Party Payment Providers
If you make a payment through our website for a DJ listing, your payment will be handled by a secure third-party payment provider.
We may receive limited payment information, such as:
- payment status;
- transaction ID;
- billing name;
- billing email;
- invoice details;
- subscription status.
We do not receive or store your full debit or credit card number.
Payment providers process your payment information in accordance with their own privacy policies. You should review the privacy policy of the relevant payment provider before making a payment.
Website Tracking, Cookies, and Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website, improve performance, understand how visitors use the site, and support marketing or advertising activities.
Cookies may be used for:
- essential website functions;
- account login and security;
- remembering preferences;
- analytics;
- performance monitoring;
- advertising or marketing, where applicable.
Marketing Communications
We may send marketing emails to DJs where we have permission to do so or where the law allows us to.
Marketing may include:
- updates about the website;
- offers or promotions;
- featured listing opportunities;
- service updates;
- relevant business news.
You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us.
We will still be able to send important service-related emails, such as account, billing, security, or legal notices.
Who We Share Information With
We may share personal information with:
- DJs, where a user submits an enquiry to them;
- payment providers;
- website hosting providers;
- email service providers;
- security and fraud-prevention providers;
- customer support tools;
- professional advisers, such as accountants, lawyers, or insurers;
- law enforcement, regulators, or public authorities where required by law.
We only share information where necessary and where there is a lawful reason to do so.
International Transfers
Some of our service providers may process personal information outside the United Kingdom.
Where this happens, we will take appropriate steps to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws. This may include using approved contractual safeguards or ensuring that the destination country has suitable data protections in place.
How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
These steps may include:
- secure hosting;
- password protection;
- access controls;
- encryption where appropriate;
- secure payment processing;
- software updates;
- monitoring for suspicious activity.
However, no website or online service can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites, including DJ websites, social media profiles, music platforms, booking platforms, and payment providers.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites.
You should read the privacy policy of any third-party website you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be posted on this page. If we make significant changes, we may notify users by email or through the website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we use your information, please contact us.