This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal information provided by individuals who sign up to express interest in our event. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring compliance with relevant data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

1. Information We Collect

When you sign up for our event, we collect the following information:

• Personal Details: Your name and contact information (such as email address) that you provide during signup.

2. Purpose of Collecting Information

We use this information to:

• Register your interest in the event.
• Communicate with you regarding your signup status and, if shortlisted, provide event-related updates and details.
• Analyze event interest and manage attendance capacity.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

The lawful basis for processing your information is your consent, as provided when you complete the signup form. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us using the details below.

4. How We Use Your Information

• Event Selection and Communication: We will review all signups and contact only those shortlisted to attend via the provided email address. Signing up does not guarantee attendance, and this will be made clear during registration.
• Data Analysis: Your data may be used in an anonymized form to evaluate interest and improve future events.

5. Data Storage and Retention

We take appropriate measures to protect your personal information. Your data will be stored securely and retained only as long as necessary for event planning and management purposes. Personal information will be deleted from our records within six months after the event, unless otherwise required for legal or business purposes.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share your personal information with third parties unless:

• Required by law or regulatory requirements.
• Necessary for the management of the event, in which case trusted service providers who assist us in organizing the event may have limited access to the data, bound by strict confidentiality obligations.

7. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information we hold.
• Correction: Correct any inaccuracies in your data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your information where applicable.
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
• Objection: Object to processing based on specific grounds.
• Data Portability: Request your information in a commonly used format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any of your data rights, please contact us at: web@zuru.com

By signing up, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. Thank you for your interest in our event.