Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

Bureau of Silly Ideas (BOSI, we, us) is a not-for-profit organisation based in Brixton, London. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what personal information we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it.

What we collect

We may collect the following information when you interact with us through our website, forms, events, or email:

  • Your name and email address (e.g. when you sign up to Club Silly, make an enquiry, or subscribe to updates)
  • Contact details you provide when booking a space or event
  • Payment information when you make a donation (processed securely by Stripe; we do not store card details)
  • Basic analytics data about how you use our website (see Cookies below)

How we use your information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries and booking requests
  • Process donations and purchases
  • Send you updates about Club Silly events, news, and opportunities (only if you have opted in)
  • Improve our website and understand how people use it

We will never sell your information to third parties. We only share information where necessary to deliver a service (e.g. payment processing via Stripe) or where required by law.

Club Silly membership

When you sign up to Club Silly, we store your name and email so we can send you membership information, event updates, and occasional news. You can opt out at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link in any email.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to help us understand how visitors use the site. This may include analytics cookies provided by third-party services such as Google Analytics. These cookies collect anonymous usage data and do not identify you personally. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

Your rights

You have the right to:

  • Ask what personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been mishandled

Data retention

We keep your personal information only for as long as it is needed for the purpose it was collected. Mailing list data is kept until you unsubscribe. Enquiry and booking data is kept for up to two years after the last interaction.

Contact

If you have any questions about this policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Bureau of Silly Ideas, Brixton Railway Arches, London. Email: roger@clubsilly.com