Privacy Policy

FOCUS is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in accordance with UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

This Privacy Policy is intended to describe for you, as a participant, attendee, or visitor of FOCUS (including our website, event registration platforms, and related digital channels), the information we collect, how that information may be used, with whom it may be shared, and your choices about such uses and disclosures.

We encourage you to read this Privacy Policy carefully when engaging with FOCUS, whether online or at our events. By attending or registering for FOCUS, or by using our website, you are accepting the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

If you have any questions about our privacy practices, please refer to the end of this Privacy Policy for information on how to contact us.

Information we collect about you

In general. We may collect personal information that can identify you such as your name, email address, and other details that you choose to provide. This information may be stored on secure servers located in the UK and other countries.

Information you provide. We may collect and store information you enter on our website or provide during event registration, including your name, address, e-mail address, telephone number, company/organisation details, and areas of professional interest.

Information from other sources. Occasionally, we may obtain information about you from trusted partners, contractors, or other third parties. Examples may include updated contact details or professional background information relevant to networking purposes.

Information about others. If you register colleagues or guests for FOCUS, or otherwise provide their details, we may store their personal information as well.

Use of cookies and other technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies on our website and registration platforms to personalise your experience, monitor usage, and improve our services. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Please note that some features may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.

How we use the information we collect

In general, we use the information we collect to:

• Register you for FOCUS events and manage your participation.
• Communicate event details, updates, and related opportunities.
• Provide networking tools and event services.
• Carry out research and analysis to improve our events and online platforms.
• Share relevant information about future events or initiatives that may be of interest to you.
• Ensure compliance with our terms and conditions and applicable laws.

We will not sell your personal information.

With whom we share your information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Authorized service providers: with trusted partners who help us operate our website, process registrations, deliver event services, or provide customer support.
• Event partners and sponsors: we may share limited information (e.g., name, role, company) with event sponsors or partners, for networking and event-related purposes, unless you opt out.
• Legal requirements: when required by law, or to protect the rights, safety, or security of FOCUS, our participants, or others.

We may also share aggregated, anonymised data for analysis and reporting purposes.

Your choices

• You can opt out of receiving promotional communications from FOCUS at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by contacting us directly.
• You may also request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data.

How we protect your personal information

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. While we make every effort to protect your information, no system can be completely secure.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated revision date.

How to contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at: contact (at) focus.london