Privacy Policy
# Privacy Policy
## Privacy Policy Background
Green Means Business ("we", "us", "our") understands that your privacy is important to you and that you care about how your personal data is used. We respect and value the privacy of everyone who visits our website, **[www.greenmeansbusiness.org](http://www.greenmeansbusiness.org)**, and will only collect and use personal data in ways that are described in this Privacy Policy, and in a way that is consistent with our obligations and your rights under applicable data protection laws.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully and ensure that you understand it. By using our website, you accept and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please stop using our website immediately.
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# 1. Definitions and Interpretation
In this Privacy Policy:
**"Account"** means an account required to access and/or use certain areas and features of our website.
**"Cookie"** means a small text file placed on your computer or device by our website when you visit certain parts of the website and/or when you use certain features of the website.
**"Cookie Law"** means the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 and any subsequent amendments.
**"Personal Data"** has the meaning given to it in the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
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# 2. Information About Us
Green Means Business is operated in the United Kingdom.
**Contact Name:** Charles Churchman
**Postal Address:**
1 Western Street Court
17 Western Street
Brighton
BN1 2PG
**Email Address:**
[hello@greenmeansbusiness.org](mailto:hello@greenmeansbusiness.org)
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# 3. What Does This Policy Cover?
This Privacy Policy applies only to your use of our website, **[www.greenmeansbusiness.org](http://www.greenmeansbusiness.org)**.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Please note that we have no control over how your data is collected, stored or used by other websites and we recommend that you review the privacy policies of any websites you visit before providing any personal information.
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# 4. What is Personal Data?
Personal Data is defined by the UK GDPR as any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.
Personal data includes obvious information such as your name, email address and telephone number, but can also include online identifiers such as IP addresses and information relating to how you use our website.
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# 5. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights:
* The right to be informed about how we collect and use your personal data.
* The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
* The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
* The right to request deletion of your personal data.
* The right to restrict the processing of your personal data.
* The right to object to our use of your personal data.
* The right to data portability where applicable.
* Rights relating to automated decision-making and profiling.
We do not carry out automated decision-making or profiling using your personal data.
To exercise any of your rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 11.
If you are unhappy with how we use your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
For more information, visit:
[Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)](https://ico.org.uk?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
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# 6. What Data Do We Collect?
Depending on how you use our website, we may collect some or all of the following information:
* Name
* Email address
* Telephone number
* Organisation name
* Job title
* Information submitted through contact forms
* Guest application information
* Sponsor enquiry information
* Newsletter subscription information
* IP address
* Browser type and version
* Operating system
* Referring website addresses
* Website usage data
* Cookie and analytics data
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# 7. How Do We Use Your Personal Data?
We will only use your personal data where we have a lawful basis to do so.
Your personal data may be used for:
* Operating and maintaining the website
* Responding to enquiries
* Managing guest applications
* Managing sponsor enquiries
* Sending newsletters where consent has been provided
* Improving website performance and user experience
* Analysing website traffic and engagement
* Administering events, reports and downloadable resources
* Complying with legal obligations
We will never sell your personal data to third parties.
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# 8. How Long Do We Keep Your Personal Data?
We will not keep your personal data for longer than is reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
Retention periods may vary depending on:
* Legal requirements
* Contractual requirements
* Ongoing business needs
* User requests for deletion
Where data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted.
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# 9. How and Where Do We Store Your Personal Data?
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data.
Your personal data will generally be stored within the United Kingdom or in countries that provide an adequate level of data protection under UK data protection law.
Where third-party service providers are used, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
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# 10. Do We Share Your Personal Data?
We do not sell or trade personal data.
We may share data with trusted service providers where necessary to operate the website and deliver services.
Examples may include:
* Website hosting providers
* Analytics providers
* Email marketing platforms
* Event management platforms
* Customer relationship management (CRM) systems
We may also disclose personal data where required by law, court order or regulatory obligation.
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# 11. How Do I Contact You?
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our use of your personal data, please contact:
**Charles Churchman**
**Email:** [hello@greenmeansbusiness.org](mailto:hello@greenmeansbusiness.org)
**Postal Address:**
1 Western Street Court
17 Western Street
Brighton
BN1 2PG
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# 12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business, legal obligations or website functionality.
Any updates will be published on this page and will take effect immediately upon publication.
We recommend checking this page periodically to ensure you remain informed about how we protect your personal data.
**Last Updated:** June 2026