Privacy Policy
Last updated: 31 July 2025
Comedy Republic respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose and store your data, in accordance with Australian law and applicable international requirements, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Google’s advertising policies.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information you provide during the ticket booking process and other interactions with our website. This may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Payment and transaction details (processed securely by third parties)
- Website activity (e.g. pages viewed, actions taken)
This information is used to manage bookings, contact you about your order, and improve our services.
2. Payment Information
Financial data, such as credit card details, is handled securely by our payment processing partner, Stripe. Comedy Republic does not store your full payment details. Stripe may associate an anonymised token with your order to link it with your booking.
For questions about your payment data, please contact Stripe directly: www.stripe.com
3. Use of Data for Marketing and Advertising
We use your personal data for marketing purposes, including:
- Sending updates about upcoming shows or events (where you have opted in)
- Delivering personalised advertising via platforms such as Google Ads, Meta Ads (Facebook/Instagram), and other online services
- Using Customer Match to reach people across Google platforms using encrypted (hashed) customer data
We may upload limited customer data (such as email addresses) to advertising platforms in hashed form. This data is used solely to match you to a platform account for the purpose of serving relevant ads. We do not share your data with third parties for unrelated purposes.
You may see ads for Comedy Republic based on your prior interactions with our website or email newsletters. These ads may appear on Google Search, YouTube, Gmail, or other Google Display Network sites.
4. Legal Basis and Consent
By using this site and/or submitting your information, you consent to:
- The collection and use of your data as described in this policy
- Sharing your data with third parties to perform services on our behalf (e.g. Google, Stripe)
- Receiving marketing emails if you have opted in
We comply with the Google EU User Consent Policy where applicable. If you are located in the EU, we request consent for the use of cookies and personalised ads in line with relevant laws.
You can opt out of personalised advertising through:
- Google Ad Settings
- YourAdChoices
- Your device or browser settings
5. Accessing or Deleting Your Data
You may request access to or deletion of the personal data we hold about you at any time. Please contact us at hello@comedyrepublic.com.au and we will be happy to assist.