Privacy Policy
UK-GCC Private Capital Alliance Privacy Policy
At UK-GCC Private Capital Alliance (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with UK laws and regulations, including the UK Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you interact with our website and related services (collectively, the “Platform”).
1. Data We Collect
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Date of birth
- Financial information (for event registrations, payments, etc.)
- Any other data you provide when registering an account, subscribing to newsletters, or participating in summits and events.
- Register on our website;
- Subscribe to newsletters;
- Contact us directly;
- Attend summits, events, conferences, or similar gatherings.
b. Other Information
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information (e.g., operating system)
- Pages viewed, clicks, and interactions on the site
- Location data (if location services are enabled).
2. Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site usage, and customize your interaction with our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember you and track your preferences.
You may control your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may impact certain features of the Platform. We also use web beacons and similar technologies to monitor the effectiveness of our communications, such as newsletters.
3. How We Use Your Data
- To provide and manage your account;
- To process event registrations and payments;
- To communicate with you regarding summits, events, services, or news updates;
- To improve the Platform’s performance and functionality;
- To ensure security and prevent fraudulent activity;
- To comply with our legal obligations under UK law;
- With your consent, for marketing and promotional purposes for us and our sponsors.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing Personal Data
- Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your data for specific purposes.
- Contractual Obligations: To fulfill our contractual obligations, such as event registrations or service provisions.
- Legal Obligations: To comply with legal obligations, such as reporting to regulatory bodies.
- Legitimate Interests: Where necessary to achieve our legitimate business interests, including improving our services, marketing, emailing relevant products and services by us or our sponsors and maintaining website security.
5. Disclosure of Your Data
- Service Providers, sponsors and Partners: Including event organizers, payment processors, and email service providers who help manage our services.
- Legal and Regulatory Authorities: Where required to comply with legal obligations or in the defense of our rights.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred as part of the business transaction.
- Other Third Parties: With your explicit consent or as required by law.
6. Security of Your Data
We are committed to protecting your Personal Data through physical, technical, and administrative security measures that safeguard against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures are designed in compliance with UK data protection regulations. However, no system can be completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
8. Your Rights Under UK Data Protection Law
- Access: You have the right to access the Personal Data we hold about you.
- Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete Personal Data.
- Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your Personal Data in certain circumstances.
- Restriction: You can request that we limit the processing of your Personal Data.
- Data Portability: You have the right to request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your data for specific purposes, such as direct marketing.
- Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time for the processing of your Personal Data, where consent is the legal basis for processing.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Platform is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from children. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected Personal Data from a child, we will delete it promptly. Parents or guardians who become aware of such collection should contact us immediately.
10. International Data Transfers
We primarily store and process data in the United Kingdom. If data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with UK data protection laws, such as standard contractual clauses or other legally approved mechanisms.
11. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites. These websites are not governed by this Privacy Policy, and UK-GCC Private Capital Alliance is not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or regulatory obligations. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the updated Policy will take effect immediately. We recommend you review this Policy periodically.
13. Contact Information
UK-GCC Private Capital Alliance
Email: contact@ukgccpca.com
