Introduction
We take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy outlines how we handle your personal information in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is Interconnect IT Ltd, the parent company of Design Week and this website. If you have any queries about this policy or how we use your personal information, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) David Coveney at [email protected].
The Data We Collect
You may visit our website without providing personal data. However, if you choose to subscribe to view all our content, submit company details for our supplier directory or jobs directory, submit a job application, enter a competition, leave a comment, or contact us through forms, we will collect the following information (but not limited to):
- Contact details (name, email address, etc.)
- Company details (name, address etc.)
- Payment details if you subscribe to view all content
- Any other information that you voluntarily submit
Purposes of Processing
We use the information you provide for the following purposes:
- To respond to queries and provide customer support
- For marketing, customer analysis, and product improvement
- To manage your subscription and provide access to premium content
- To manage your company details or services for the supplier directory
- To manage your company details and job roles for the jobs directory
- For the purpose of complying with legal obligations
Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of personal data is based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Your consent (for specific actions such as subscribing to our newsletter)
- Performance of a contract (such as managing your subscription)
- Legitimate interests (such as improving our website and services)
- Compliance with a legal obligation
How Long We Retain Your Data
We will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including legal, regulatory, or reporting requirements. Once the data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted.
Sharing Your Data
We will not share your personal data with third parties unless:
- We have your explicit consent
- It is required by law
- It is necessary to perform a service (such as processing payments through secure third-party providers)
- All third-party processors are contractually bound to comply with UK GDPR.
Cookies Policy
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and collect data about how our visitors use the site. Cookies are small text files placed on your device. We use both session and persistent cookies for the following purposes:
- To enable website functionality
- To analyse website traffic and usage
- For paywall management
Types of Cookies Used:
- Necessary Cookies: Essential for the operation of our website.
- Analytical/Performance Cookies: Help us improve the website by analysing user behaviour. Data collected by these cookies is anonymised.
You can manage or block cookies through your browser settings. However, doing so may affect your ability to access certain features of our website.
Data Transfers
If your personal data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure that it is protected by appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, to ensure the same level of protection as within the UK.
Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Rectify incorrect or incomplete data
- Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”) in certain circumstances
- Restrict processing of your data
- Object to processing based on our legitimate interests or direct marketing
- Data portability to transfer your data to another controller
- Withdraw consent at any time where consent is the basis of processing
To exercise these rights, please email us at [email protected]. We will respond within one month of receiving your request.
Individuals have the right to raise a complaint if they have a problem. In the UK, you can use the ICO.
Data Security
We have implemented appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal data. These include encryption, pseudonymisation, and access controls.
Changes to this Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically.
