Ibibio Sound Machine – Privacy Policy Last updated: 17 April 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Ibibio Sound Machine (“we”, “our”, “us”) collect, use, and protect personal information when it is shared with us by promoters or event partners, or when individuals join our mailing list directly.
We are committed to protecting your personal data and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (“UK GDPR”) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who We Are: Ibibio Sound Machine 46 Brockley Rise, London SE23 1LJ. Email: contact@ibibiosoundmachine.com. We are a UK-based band and act as the data controller for the personal information we receive and process for marketing and communication purposes.
What Data We Receive: We may receive the following personal information from promoters, venues, or ticketing partners when you have consented to join our mailing list: – Full name – Email address – Location (e.g. town, city, or region) – Event or ticket purchase details (e.g. which show
you attended). We only receive and process this data when you have explicitly opted in (through the promoter, venue, or ticketing platform) to hear directly from Ibibio Sound Machine.
How We Use Your Data: We use your personal data to: – Add you to our email newsletter – Send updates about Ibibio Sound Machine, including new music releases, shows, tours, and merchandise – Analyse aggregated audience data to help plan future tours and events We will never sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Legal Basis for Processing: Our legal basis for processing this data is consent (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(a)). You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in any Ibibio Sound Machine email or by contacting us directly at contact@ibibiosoundmachine.com.
How We Store and Protect Your Data: Your data is securely stored and managed through Mailchimp, our email marketing platform. Mailchimp is operated by The Rocket Science Group LLC, which complies with UK and EU data protection standards and provides appropriate safeguards for
international data transfers. We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
How Long We Keep Your Data: We will retain your information for as long as you wish to receive communications from us. If you unsubscribe, your details will be permanently deleted from our Mailchimp system.
Your Rights Under UK data protection law: You have the right to: – Access a copy of your personal data we hold – Request correction of any inaccurate data – Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”) – Withdraw consent at any time – Lodge a complaint with the Information
Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
Contact Us: If you have any questions or requests about this privacy policy or your personal data, please contact: Email: contact@ibibiosoundmachine.com or Ibibio Sound Machine 46 Brockley Rise, London SE23 1LJ.
Changes to This Policy: We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with a new “last updated” date.