Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Marketing Events and Travel Ltd, trading as We Are MEaT ("We","Us", "Our"), collects, uses and protects personal data when you visit www.wearemeat.com, contactus, or use our services
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently andsecurely in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the DataProtection Act 2018
1. Who We Are

Controller: Marketing Events and Travel Ltd (trading as We Are MEaT)Registered Office: 3 Addington Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1HT, United KingdomCompany Number: 10308296VAT Number: 250928794Email: info@wearemeat.comFor the purposes of data protection law, we are the data controller of your personal data
2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
Identity Data: name, job title, company name
Contact Data: email address, telephone number, postal address
Business Data: enquiry details, proposals, contracts, invoices
Participant Data: information relating to individuals attending events (including dietary,accessibility or medical information where relevant)
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system
Usage Data: information about how you use our website
Marketing Data: preferences in receiving marketing communications

We do not knowingly collect personal data relating to children
3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data through:
Direct interactions (enquiries, email correspondence, contracts)
Website forms on wearemeat.comEvent participation or registration1
Cookies and similar technologies
Third parties, including business partners or suppliers, where permitted by law
4. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your personal data only where permitted by law. The lawful bases we rely on includeperformance of a contract, legitimate interests, legal obligation, and consent.We use your data to:
Respond to enquiries and provide proposals
Deliver and manage our services and events
Communicate with clients, suppliers and participants
Process payments and issue invoices
Manage health, safety and accessibility requirementsImprove our website and services
Send marketing communications (where permitted)Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
5. Marketing Communications
We may send marketing communications where:
You have requested information from us;
You are an existing business contact; or
You have given explicit consent.

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in emails or contacting us directly
6. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website uses cookies to:•
Ensure the website functions correctly
Analyse traffic and usage
Improve user experienceFor more information, please see our Cookie Policy
7. Sharing Your Personal Data
We may share your personal data with:
Trusted suppliers and partners involved in delivering our services
Professional advisers (legal, financial, insurance)IT and website service providers
Regulatory or law enforcement authorities where required by law

We require all third parties to respect the security of your data and treat it in accordance with the law.
8. International Data Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside the United Kingdom, we ensure appropriate safeguards arein place, including UK adequacy regulations or International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTAs).
9. Data Security
We have implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal dataagainst unauthorised access, loss, alteration or disclosure.Access to personal data is limited to those who have a legitimate business need.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected,including:
Contractual and commercial requirements
Legal, tax and regulatory obligations

When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
11. Your Legal Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request erasure of your data
Restrict processingObject to processing
Data portability (where applicable)
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above
12. Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaintwith the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Website: https://www.ico.org.uk
We would, however, appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns first.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate notified to you.
Please check this page periodically to ensure you are aware of the most current version.