Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how the London Defence Conference of Reaction Digital Media Ltd (“we”, “us” or “our”), a UK company registered at 71-75 Shelton Street, London, WC2H 9JQ, collects, uses, stores and protects your personal information when you use our website, register for our events, or otherwise interact with us.

Information we collect

We may collect information that you provide to us, including when you:

  • register to attend one of our events;
  • subscribe to our newsletter or other communications;
  • complete forms on our website;
  • contact us with an enquiry;
  • complete surveys or feedback forms; or
  • interact with us at one of our events, for example through Wi-Fi registration, event app usage or badge scanning.

The information we collect may include:

  • your name;
  • job title;
  • organisation;
  • contact details (including email address and telephone number);
  • professional interests;
  • dietary and accessibility requirements;
  • and any other information you choose to provide.

We also collect technical information relating to your use of our website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited and cookie information. Further information is available in our Cookies Policy.

How we use your personal information

We process your personal data in accordance with UK data protection legislation. Depending on the circumstances, we rely on one or more of the following lawful bases:

Performance of a contract

Where processing is necessary to fulfil your registration, provide services you have requested, or administer your attendance at an event.

Legitimate interests

Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms. This includes operating our events, improving our services, ensuring the security of our events and premises, preventing fraud, and communicating with our delegates.

Legal obligation

Where we are required to process your personal information to comply with legal or regulatory obligations.

Consent

Where we rely on your consent, including for marketing communications where required.

We may use your information to:

  • register you for events;
  • manage your attendance;
  • communicate important event updates;
  • administer your account;
  • respond to enquiries;
  • improve our services;
  • send marketing communications where permitted; and
  • invite you to future events;

Event photography and filming

Photographs, video recordings and other media may be captured during our events for promotional, editorial and archival purposes.

By attending our events, you acknowledge that you may appear in such material. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please notify a member of the event team upon arrival and we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

CCTV

We use CCTV systems within our offices and at certain events to maintain a safe and secure environment.

CCTV may be used to:

  • protect visitors and staff;
  • prevent and detect crime;
  • safeguard our property;
  • investigate incidents; and
  • assist law enforcement where appropriate.

CCTV footage is normally retained for no longer than 30 days unless it is required for legal or investigative purposes.

How long we keep your information

Unless a longer retention period is required by law, we will normally retain your personal information for up to seven years after your last meaningful interaction with us.

Website usage data is retained in accordance with our Cookies Policy.

Sharing your information

We may share your name, job title and organisation with:

  • trusted service providers who assist us in delivering our services;
  • trusted sponsors and partners of events hosted by us;
  • venues, suppliers and contractors involved in delivering our events;
  • sponsors and partners where this is necessary for the operation of an event or where you have agreed to such sharing;
  • market research providers;
  • professional advisers; and
  • regulatory authorities where required by law.

From time to time, we may organise invitation-only networking events, roundtables or side sessions where it may be beneficial for participants to exchange professional contact details. In these circumstances, we may ask for your permission to share your professional email address with other participants or the event host. You will always be given the opportunity to opt out before your professional email address is shared.

International transfers

Where your personal information is transferred outside the United Kingdom, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses and the UK International Data Transfer Addendum where applicable.

Your rights

Under UK data protection law you have the right to:

  • request access to your personal information;
  • request correction of inaccurate information;
  • request erasure of your information in certain circumstances;
  • request restriction of processing;
  • object to certain processing;
  • request data portability where applicable; and
  • withdraw your consent where processing is based on consent.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@londondefenceconference.com.

Marketing

You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us at info@londondefenceconference.com.

Third-party websites

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we process your personal information, please contact info@londondefenceconference.com.