Privacy Policy

Introduction

This privacy policy explains how DRP UK Ltd trading as DRPG (registered in England, company number 03653794) collects, uses, and protects any information you provide when you visit and use the event portal. It informs you about your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018 and outlines how we ensure the confidentiality and security of your data.

Our registered address is:

212 Ikon Estate, Droitwich Road, Hartlebury, DY10 4EU
Tel: +44 (0) 1299 250531
Email: dpo@drpgroup.com

Data Controller

Vesuvius is the controller of the personal information we process unless otherwise stated.

Data Protection Officer

DRPG has appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to oversee compliance with this policy. If you have any questions, please contact our DPO at:

  • Email: dpo@drpgroup.com
  • Address: 212 Ikon Estate, Droitwich Road, Hartlebury, DY10 4EU

Data We Collect

We may collect, use, and store the following types of personal data:

Category Examples Purpose Legal Basis
Identity Data Name, title, dietary requirements Personalization of services Legitimate interests
Contact Information Email, phone number Communication Contractual obligation
Technical Data IP address, browser details Analytics, website functionality Consent (via cookie opt-in)
Marketing Preferences Communication preferences Marketing communications Explicit consent

We do not collect special categories of personal data (e.g., race, religion, health) unless explicitly required and lawful to do so.

Purpose Limitation

We collect and process personal data for the purposes of recording and administering your attendance at this event. We will not use your data for unrelated purposes without additional explicit consent

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request copies of your personal data.
  • Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data in specific circumstances.
  • Restriction: Request limited processing in certain cases.
  • Objection: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization or yourself.

To exercise these rights, email dpo@drpgroup.com. We will respond within one month.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Identity and contact data: 2 years after your last interaction.
  • Technical data: 6 months for analytics purposes.
  • Marketing data: Retained until you withdraw consent.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance user experience and track website usage. Our cookie practices include:

  • Essential cookies: Necessary for website functionality.
  • Non-essential cookies: Used for analytics and marketing, with your explicit opt-in consent.

Manage or withdraw consent at any time via our cookie management tool.

Security of Your Data

We implement robust security measures to protect your data, including:

  • SSL encryption for data transfer.
  • Role-based access controls.
  • Regular vulnerability assessments.
  • Data pseudonymization where applicable.

International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, we ensure it is protected through:

  • Transfers to countries with an adequacy decision.
  • Standard contractual clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.

Children’s Data

We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 16 without parental or guardian consent. If such data is discovered, it will be deleted promptly.

Sharing of Data

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:

  • Specified data processors who operate under our instructions.
  • Regulatory or legal authorities as required by law.

All third-party processors are contractually obligated to safeguard your data and use it only for specified purposes.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of third parties. Please review their policies separately.

Updates to This Policy

We regularly review and update this policy. Significant changes will be communicated via email or a prominent notice on our website.

Last Updated: 22/10/2025

How to Contact Us

If you have concerns or questions about this policy, contact:

  • Email: dpo@drpgroup.com
  • Address: 212 Ikon Estate, Droitwich Road, Hartlebury, DY10 4EU

If you are dissatisfied, you can also lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/.