This Privacy Policy explains how STARTEXPO EVENTS LTD ("we", "us", "our") handles personal data collected through this website, startexpoevents.co.uk, and through enquiries made to us. We are committed to handling personal data in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who operates this site
This website is operated by STARTEXPO EVENTS LTD, a private limited company registered in England and Wales (company number 17291988). Our registered office is 8 Dudlington Road, London, England, E5 9PL. You can contact us about privacy matters by email at [email protected].
What data we may collect
We may collect and process the following information:
- Contact form data — such as your name, email address and any phone number you choose to provide.
- Event enquiry information — details you submit voluntarily about an event, such as event type, audience type, preferred location, timeframe and event purpose.
- Organisation and event information — any company or organisation details you choose to share.
- Exhibitor and vendor information — any exhibitor or vendor details you provide voluntarily as part of an enquiry.
- Technical and analytics data — limited information collected through cookies or analytics, only where used. See our Cookie Policy.
Lawful basis for processing
We rely on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:
- Consent — when you submit an enquiry and tick the consent box, you consent to us using your details to respond.
- Legitimate interests — to respond to enquiries, to operate and secure our website, and to communicate with you about your enquiry.
How we use your data
We use the personal data we collect to:
- respond to and manage your event enquiry;
- discuss the format, scope and suitability of a potential event;
- maintain records of correspondence relating to enquiries; and
- operate, maintain and improve this website.
We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling, and we do not sell your personal data.
Data retention
We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, including to respond to your enquiry and to meet any legal or record-keeping requirements. When personal data is no longer needed, it is deleted or anonymised.
Sharing your data
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share limited data with trusted service providers who help us operate the website or communicate with you (for example, hosting or email providers), and only where necessary. We may also disclose information where required by law.
Your rights under UK GDPR
You have the right to:
- access the personal data we hold about you;
- request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;
- request erasure of your data in certain circumstances;
- object to or restrict our processing of your data;
- request data portability where applicable; and
- withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection, at ico.org.uk.
Cookies
Information about how this website uses cookies is set out in our Cookie Policy.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at [email protected].