Privacy policy
This privacy policy sets out how RenewableUK uses and protects any information that you give RenewableUK when you use RenewableUK services, including this website.
RenewableUK may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes.
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.
Data protection
Under the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) personal data is defined as: “any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person ('data subject'); an identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person”.
How we use your information
This privacy notice tells you how we, RenewableUK, will collect and use your personal data for running events, representing our industry as a trade body, and communicating with you about relevant events and other industry news.
Why does RenewableUK need to collect and store personal data?
In order for us to provide you with a service as a provider of industry information, industry events, and industry business to business opportunity, we need to collect personal data for correspondence and service provision. In any event, we are committed to ensuring that the information we collect and use is appropriate for this purpose, and does not constitute an invasion of your privacy. In terms of being contacted for marketing purposes, you can accept consent and set your communications preferences when you register for an account and within the RenewableUK portal. You can unsubscribe within the portal or via the unsubscribe link in any email communication.
Will RenewableUK share my personal data with anyone else?
We may pass your personal data on to third-party service providers contracted to RenewableUK in the course of dealing with you. Any third parties that we may share your data with are obliged to keep your details securely, and to use them only to fulfil the delivery of services at this event which they provide to you on our behalf. When they no longer need your data to fulfil this service, they will dispose of the details in line with RenewableUK’s procedures. If we wish to pass your sensitive personal data onto a third party we will only do so once we have obtained your consent, unless we are legally required to do otherwise. We do not sell your data to third parties.
How will RenewableUK use the personal data it collects about me?
RenewableUK will process (collect, store and use) the information you provide in a manner compatible with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We will endeavour to keep your information accurate and up to date, and not keep it for longer than is necessary. RenewableUK is required to retain information in accordance with the law, such as information needed for income tax and audit purposes. How long certain kinds of personal data should be kept may also be governed by specific business-sector requirements and agreed practices. Personal data may be held in addition to these periods depending on individual business needs.
Under what circumstances will RenewableUK contact me?
Our aim is not to be intrusive, and we undertake not to ask irrelevant or unnecessary questions. Moreover, the information you provide will be subject to rigorous measures and procedures to minimise the risk of unauthorised access or disclosure.