Privacy & Cookies Policy

The Sustainable Merchandise Genius Bar (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data, and how we use cookies on our website.

Who We Are

The Sustainable Merchandise Genius Bar provides information, events, and guidance relating to sustainable merchandise, products, and practices.

What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Contact information such as your name, email address, company name, and job title when you fill in a form or register for an event

• Event-related information including attendance and feedback (where provided voluntarily)

• Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited on our website

• Marketing preferences including consent to receive communications

We do not knowingly collect data from children.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

• Respond to enquiries and provide requested information

• Manage event registrations and related communications

• Improve our website, services, and user experience

• Send relevant updates or marketing communications where consent has been given

• Meet legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations

How We Store and Protect Your Data

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to meet legal requirements.

Sharing Your Data

We do not sell personal data.

We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who support website functionality, event management, analytics, or communications. These providers are required to process data securely and in line with data protection legislation.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

• Request deletion of your data where applicable

• Object to or restrict certain types of processing

• Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

Cookies Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and improve the user experience.

How We Use Cookies

Cookies are used to:

• Ensure the website operates correctly

• Analyse website usage to improve performance and usability

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies required for basic site functionality

• Analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors use the site

Cookies do not collect personally identifiable information without consent.

Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect how the website functions.

Third-Party Links

The website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.

Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be published on this page, and the “last updated” date will be revised accordingly.