1. Introduction
This GDPR policy explains how Venture & Scale Business Events Ltd, organisers of the National Festival of Entrepreneurs. collects, processes, and protects personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Types of Data Collected
We collect various types of personal data, including but not limited to:

  • Contact Information: Names, email addresses, and phone numbers.

  • Event Registration Data: Preferences, purchase history, and demographic data.

  • Technical Data: IP addresses, device information, and cookies.

3. Purpose of Data Collection
Data is collected for the following purposes:

  • Processing event registrations and providing relevant updates.

  • Marketing communications

  • Analysing website and event performance to enhance user experience.

4. Sharing with Event Sponsors
We may share contact information (e.g., email addresses) with selected event sponsors, allowing them to provide further information or offers.

5. Legal Basis for Data Processing
Our processing of personal data is based on:

  • Consent provided by the data subject.

  • Compliance with legal obligations.

  • Legitimate interests to provide event-related services.

6. Data Subject Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.

  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data.

  • Restriction: Limit the processing of your data.

  • Object: Opt out of certain processing activities, such as direct marketing.

7. Data Security
We implement technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, or destruction.

8. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law.

9. Contact Information
For any data protection inquiries, please reach out to our Data Protection Officer

GDPR Compliance Policy