PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 1st October 2024

Skillsme Leadership Summit ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [www.skillsme.co.uk], register for our events, or interact with our services. By using our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information
When you register for an event, purchase a ticket, or interact with our services, we may collect personally identifiable information, including:

- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Payment details (handled through a third-party processor)
- Company and job title (if applicable)
- Any other information you voluntarily provide through forms, emails, or event participation

1.2 Non-Personal Information
We may also collect non-personally identifiable information such as:

- IP addresses
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Access times and referring website URLs
- Data on how you use and interact with our website or services

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

- To process event registrations and ticket purchases
- To communicate with you regarding the event and send important updates
- To provide customer support and respond to inquiries
- To personalise your experience by delivering relevant content and recommendations
- To send marketing communications, newsletters, or promotional offers (you can opt out anytime)
- To process payments through third-party providers
- To improve our website, services, and event offerings through analysis of user behavior
- To comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes

3. How We Share Your Information
We will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 With Event Sponsors and Partners
If you opt-in, we may share your contact information with event sponsors or partners who may contact you with offers or information related to their services. You can opt out of this at any time by contacting us.

3.2 Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us with operations such as payment processing, email communication, event platforms, and marketing. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes specified by us.

3.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your personal information if required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, legal proceedings, or government investigations.

3.4 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to the new owners as part of the transaction.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand your usage patterns and improve functionality.

4.1 Types of Cookies
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality, such as enabling secure logins and processing event registrations.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to gather aggregate data on website traffic and performance (e.g., through Google Analytics).
- Marketing Cookies: Track your browsing habits and show you relevant advertisements.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may limit some features of our website.

5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, firewalls, and secure server environments.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Correction
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request that it be corrected if inaccurate or incomplete.

6.2 Deletion
You may request that we delete your personal information under certain circumstances, such as if the data is no longer needed for the original purpose or if you withdraw your consent. Please note that we may need to retain certain information for legal or administrative purposes.

6.3 Opt-Out
You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or by contacting us directly.

6.4 Data Portability
You may request to receive a copy of the personal data you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

7. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Once the retention period expires, we will securely delete or anonymise your data.

8. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the country where our servers are based, please note that your information may be transferred to, and processed in, a country with different data protection laws. By providing your information, you consent to this transfer.

9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete it.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy and provide notification if the changes are significant.

11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Skillsme Leadership Summit
summit@skillsme.co.uk
63 Cleveland Road, New Malden, the United Kingdom, KT3 3QJ