The BGI Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

This privacy policy discloses the privacy practices for The National Videogame Museum (NVM) which is operated by The National Videogame Foundation CIC (NVF). This privacy policy applies solely to information collected by this website.

What Information Do We Collect About You?

We collect information about you when you register with us or place an order for products or services. We also collect information when you voluntarily complete customer surveys, provide feedback and participate in competitions. Website usage information is collected using cookies.

How Will We Use The Information About You?

We collect information about you to process your order, manage your account and, if you agree, to email you about other products and services we think may be of interest to you. We use your information collected from the website to personalise your repeat visits to our website. The NVM will not share your information for marketing purposes with companies outside The NVM. In processing your order, we may send your details to, and also use information from credit reference agencies and fraud prevention agencies.

Marketing

We would like to send you information about products and services of ours and other companies in our group which may be of interest to you. If you have consented to receive marketing, you may opt out at a later date. You have a right at any time to stop us from contacting you for marketing purposes. If you no longer wish to be contacted for marketing purposes, please click here.

Access To Your Information And Correction

You have the right to request a copy of the information that we hold about you. If you would like a copy of some or all of your personal information, please email or write to us at the following address.

The NVM, Castle House, Angel Street, Sheffield, S3 8LN

We may make a small charge for this service. We want to make sure that your personal information is accurate and up to date. You may ask us to correct or remove information you think is inaccurate.

Other Websites

Our website contains links to other websites. This privacy policy only applies to this website so when you link to other websites you should read their own privacy policies.

Changes To Our Privacy Policy

We keep our privacy policy under regular review and we will place any updates on this web page. This privacy policy was last updated on 5th of November 2018.

Cookies

What Are Cookies?

A cookie is a small file that is downloaded onto your computer when you visit a website. It allows us to recognise and tailor our site to you and it won’t harm your computer or you. You can read more about cookies at Wikipedia.

Opting Out Of Cookies

If you prefer, you can restrict, block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings but that may mean that you won’t be able to add and buy products from our store. If you’d like detailed instructions as to how to delete cookies please visit Civic UK.

List Of The Cookies We Use At The NVM

We use Google Analytics’ cookies to anonymously track the use of our website from those who visit.

We sell our tickets via a commerce platform called DigiTickets and they use cookies to track your visit, your cart options and your checkout process their policies are listed in full on their site.  

Anti-harassment Policy

Non- Discrimination and Anti Harassment Policy

The National Videogame Museum is dedicated to providing services and experiences for everyone regardless of gender, sexuality, age, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion. For this reason, we will not tolerate any form of harassment on our premises. Anyone found to be defying our policy risks being ejected from the premises without refund. In extreme cases we may involve the police.

What is Harassment?

Harassment includes:

• offensive verbal or written comments about gender, sexuality, age, impairment, physical appearance, body size, race or religion

• showing sexual images in public spaces. Discussion or images related to sex, pornography, discriminatory language or similar is welcome if it meets all of the following criteria:

  • organisers have specifically granted permission in writing;

  • it is necessary to the topic of discussion and no alternative exists;

  • it is presented in a respectful manner, especially towards women and LGBTQIA people; and

  • attendees are warned in advance in the programme and respectfully given ample warning and opportunity to leave beforehand.

• intimidation, stalking or following

• photographing or recording someone without their permission

• sustained disruption of events

• uninvited physical contact

• uninvited sexual attention

Participants asked to stop harassing behaviour must comply immediately or risk being ejected from the premises.

What should I do if I am being harassed?

Please inform your nearest Crew member or other member of NVM staff. We can move you into a safe space until the incident is dealt with if needed.

How to contact us

If you would like to access, correct, amend or delete any personal information we have about you, register a complaint, or simply want more information contact our Privacy Compliance Officer

by email: help@thenvm.org

Or by post: The NVM, Castle House, Angel Street, Sheffield, S3 8LN

DigiTickets Privacy Policy

Policy Owner

This policy is owned and distributed by IT and Compliance manager of Digital Ticketing Systems Limited

Who we are

In this Privacy Policy, references to "we", "us", and "our"" are to Digital Ticketing Systems Limited (Company number 07044584). References to "our Website" or "the Website" are to *.digitickets.co.uk.

Digital Ticketing Systems Limited is the data controller responsible for the personal information collected through this Website.

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal information:

Information You Provide Directly

When you contact us, make a purchase, register for services, or complete forms on our Website, we may collect information such as:

• Name
• Postal address
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Purchase and booking information
• Any other information voluntarily provided by you

Payment Information

Payments made through our Website are processed by authorised payment service providers. We do not store your full credit or debit card details on our systems.

Our payment providers may process payment information and carry out fraud prevention and verification checks. Where international transfers are required, appropriate safeguards will be applied in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Digital Ticketing Systems is PCI DSS v4.0.1 compliant and are annually assessed/certified.

Website Usage Information

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Screen resolution
• Operating system
• Referral source
• Pages visited and actions taken on the Website
• Date and time of access

Marketing Preferences

If you choose to receive marketing communications, we will record your preferences and any interactions with our emails, including whether emails are opened or links are clicked.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate our Website, remember your preferences, analyse usage, and improve user experience. Further information is provided in our Cookie Policy below.

How We Use Your Information

We process personal information for the following purposes:

• To provide products and services you request
• To process transactions and fulfil orders
• To provide customer support and after-sales services
• To manage bookings and accounts
• To improve our Website, products, and services
• To ensure Website security and prevent fraud
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• To send marketing communications where we have your consent or another lawful basis to do so

Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Performance of a contract: to provide goods or services you have requested.
• Legal obligation: where processing is necessary to comply with legal requirements.
• Legitimate interests: to manage and improve our business, Website security, and customer experience.
• Consent: where required, including for certain cookies and marketing communications.

Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information with:

• Payment processors
• Hosting and IT service providers
• Delivery and fulfilment partners
• Marketing and communications providers
• Analytics and Website performance providers
• Professional advisers and auditors
• Regulatory authorities, law enforcement agencies, or courts where required by law

All third-party service providers are required to process personal information only on our instructions and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

International Transfers

Where personal information is transferred outside the United Kingdom, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• Transfers to countries deemed to provide an adequate level of protection; or
• Approved contractual safeguards, such as the UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA) or equivalent mechanisms.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying legal, accounting, regulatory, and reporting requirements.

Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and the purpose for which it is processed.

Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember preferences, improve performance, and provide analytics information.

How We Use Cookies

We use the following categories of cookies:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the Website and cannot be disabled through our cookie management tools.

Cookie	Purpose	Duration
PHPSESSID	Maintains user session and shopping basket functionality	Session / 24 minutes
dtAnalyticsConsent	Records cookie consent preferences	1 year

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website so that we can improve performance and usability.

These cookies are only placed with your consent.

Google Analytics

Examples include:

• _ga
• _ga<container-id>
• _gid
• _gat_<tracker-name>

Used to collect aggregated statistical information about Website usage.

Google Privacy Information:

https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245

Microsoft Clarity

Examples include:

• _clck
• _clsk
• CLID
• ANONCHK
• MR
• MUID
• SM

Used to analyse user interactions and improve Website usability.

Microsoft Clarity Information:

• https://clarity.microsoft.com/blog/cookies-in-clarity/
• https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/clarity/

Performance Monitoring Cookies

Performance monitoring tools help us identify technical issues and improve Website reliability.

Examples may include cookies used by services such as New Relic.

Managing Cookies

When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Choose your cookie preferences

You may change your preferences at any time through our cookie settings tool.

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.

Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Request portability of your data
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

For more information about your rights, visit:

https://ico.org.uk/

Automated Decision-Making

We do not generally make decisions producing legal or similarly significant effects using solely automated processing.

Where automated tools are used for fraud prevention, security monitoring, or service administration, appropriate safeguards will be applied in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.

Childrens Data

Our Website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children unless necessary to provide services requested by a parent, guardian, school, attraction, venue, or authorised organisation.

Where we process children's personal information, we take additional care to ensure appropriate protections are in place.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:

Digital Ticketing Systems (t/a DigiTickets)

Sentio House, Pynes Hill, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AZ

www.digitickets.co.uk/compliance-request

If you have concerns about how we use your personal information, you may submit a privacy complaint to us using the contact details above.

We will acknowledge your complaint and investigate it in accordance with applicable data protection legislation. We aim to respond without undue delay and within the timescales required by law.

If you remain dissatisfied with our response, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Other Websites

This Privacy Policy applies only to this Website. Links to third-party websites are provided for convenience only. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Last Updated: 5 August 2026