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    • Privacy Policy

    🔒 Privacy Policy

    Organisation: LINKUP-SMARTGB, a trading name of Smart Global Business Ltd (UK)
    Company Registration No.: NI690151
    Registered in: United Kingdom

    1. Introduction

    At LINKUP-SMARTGB, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors, event participants, and business contacts. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

    By using our services, entering our fashion show, or attending our events, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

    1. Data We Collect

    We may collect and process the following data:

    • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address
    • Payment Details: Transaction records (payment method, amount, confirmation). Note: Payment data is securely processed by third-party payment providers; we do not store full card details.
    • Design Submissions: Sketches, photos, portfolios, and related data
    • Ticketing Information: Attendance records, dietary or allergy declarations
    • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, referring website, device information (collected via cookies)
    1. How We Use Your Data

    We use personal data to:

    • Process entries and participation in the fashion show
    • Contact you about your submission or ticket
    • Provide customer support
    • Manage ticket sales and event logistics
    • Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
    • Improve our website and services
    1. Data Sharing & Storage

    We do not sell or rent your data. We may share data only with:

    • Our staff or judges (for design evaluations)
    • Third-party ticketing/payment providers
    • Service providers (e.g., venue operators, event insurance)
    • Regulators or authorities where legally required

    All personal data is stored securely within the UK or EEA, or using providers that meet UK data adequacy standards.

    1. Your Rights

    You have the right to:

    • Access your data
    • Request correction or deletion
    • Object to processing
    • Request data portability
    • Withdraw consent at any time

    To exercise your rights, contact us at: [sage@smartglobalbusiness.co.uk]

    1. Retention

    We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described, or as required by law (e.g., financial records retention for 6 years).

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