1. Introduction

ENTECH (“ENTECH”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal data in a transparent and lawful manner.

This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and other applicable data protection laws.
 

2. Data Controller

ENTECH is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

For privacy-related enquiries, you may contact us via the contact details provided on the official ENTECH website.
 

3. Personal Data We Collect

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

• Identification data (name, job title, company name)

• Contact details (email address, phone number, business address)

• Registration information (event attendance, badge details, trade status)

• Professional information (industry role, areas of interest)

• Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information, cookies)

• Media content (photographs or video recordings taken at events)

We do not intentionally collect special category (sensitive) personal data.
 

4. How We Collect Data

Personal data is collected when you:

• Register for an ENTECH event

• Attend an ENTECH event

• Communicate with us by email, phone, or online forms

• Subscribe to newsletters or updates

• Are photographed or filmed at an event

• Visit ENTECH websites or digital platforms
   

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Consent – where you have explicitly agreed

• Contractual necessity – to administer event registration and attendance

• Legitimate interests – including event management, security, marketing, and industry communications

• Legal obligation – where required by law
   

6. How We Use Personal Data

We use personal data to:

• Manage event registration, access, and administration

• Verify trade eligibility

• Communicate event-related information

• Improve event experience and services

• Produce marketing, promotional, and editorial materials

• Maintain safety and security at events

• Meet legal and regulatory obligations
   

7. Photography, Filming & Media

ENTECH events may be photographed or filmed for marketing, promotional, editorial, and archival purposes.

Attendance at an ENTECH event constitutes acknowledgement of this activity.
If you do not wish to appear in media, you may notify the organiser onsite and we will take reasonable steps to accommodate your request.
 

8. Data Sharing

We may share personal data with:

• Event service providers (registration platforms, venues, contractors)

• Professional advisers (legal, accounting, insurance)

• Our sole primary media partner

• Authorities where required by law

We do not sell personal data.

Where data is shared, it is limited to what is necessary and subject to appropriate safeguards.
 

9. International Data Transfers

Personal data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

Where this occurs, ENTECH ensures appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

• Transfers to countries recognised as providing adequate protection
   

10. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

When no longer required, data is securely deleted or anonymised.
 

11. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data

• Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

• Restrict or object to processing

• Data portability

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Requests can be made using the contact details on the ENTECH website.
 

12. Cookies & Tracking

ENTECH websites may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and user experience.

You can control cookies through your browser settings.
 

13. Data Security

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

14. Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. The latest version will always be published on official ENTECH channels.
 

15. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Statement or how your data is handled, please contact ENTECH via the official website.