Privacy & Cookies Policy

Blue Earth Privacy Notice

The Blue Earth Summit is an annual event that brings together visionaries, thought leaders, and innovators from across the globe to address the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Set against the vibrant backdrop of London, this summit serves as a platform for dynamic discussions, collaborative workshops, and groundbreaking presentations focused on sustainability, conservation, and climate action.

This Privacy Notice outlines how Blue Earth Summit Ltd., located at Ground Floor, Unit 3 Southview House St Austell Enterprise Park, St Austell, Cornwall, England, PL25 4EJ, company registration number No. 14233179 - as the Data Controller, collects and uses your personal information (“Personal Data”) for the following purposes:

Ticket Purchase for Blue Earth Summit, Forum and Futures

When you purchase a ticket to the Blue Earth Summit, you can do so on our website. Stripe processes your Personal Data independently as a controller, so please review their Privacy Notice to understand how they handle your information. We process your personal details (full name, email, card information, cardholder name, Country or region) to provide you with the ticket and grant you access to the Summit. This processing is based on the performance of a contract we have with you.

Additionally, for the Summit, Forum, and Futures events, we pass your personal information (email address, first name, last name) to Ticket Butler for accreditation services. This allows us to create name badges for these events, ensuring smooth access and enhanced networking opportunities. This data transfer is essential for event management and attendee identification. Click here to view Ticket Butler’s Privacy Policy.

The duration of Personal Data storage is determined by UK laws and regulations.

Blue Earth App

In the months approaching the event, ticket holders are invited to join the Blue Earth App, which is hosted on a third-party platform called Brella. The Blue Earth App is designed to enhance your event experience, offering features such as networking, event schedules, and personalised content.

To create an account on the Blue Earth App via Brella, the following personal information is required:

Full Name
Email Address
Company Information (if applicable)
Professional Background (optional)

This data is used to:

Create your user profile
Facilitate networking opportunities
Provide personalised event schedules and content
Enable matchmaking features for one-on-one meetings
Allow access to virtual sessions and exhibitor showcases

BE100 Nominations and Applications

For the BE100 competition, data collected is used to evaluate and select participants for the BE100 competition. This information is stored centrally and may be shared with investors within the Blue Earth Community to support the applicants’ growth and development. The processing of this data is based on the performance of a contract (application to the competition) and the legitimate interest of fostering innovation and investment in planet-positive businesses.

Nominations

When nominating someone for the BE100 competition, we require nominators to provide personally identifiable information (PII) of the nominee. This information includes the nominee’s full name, work email address, and phone number. We collect this PII to contact the nominee and invite them to complete an application form for the competition. The processing of this PII is based on the legitimate interest of facilitating the nomination and application process.

Applications

During the application process for the BE100 competition, we collect both personal and company information. This includes:

Personal Information: Full name, email address, phone number, and professional background of the applicant.
Company Information: Company name, address, business model, financial data, and any other relevant details that aid in the selection process.

Mailing List Subscription

If you have opted-in to receive marketing content from Blue Earth Summit, we will process and retain your name and email address according to this Privacy Notice. We will send you regular marketing updates. This processing is based on your consent, and you can unsubscribe at any time by contacting [email protected] or clicking unsubscribe in any email.

Recipients of Personal Data

We may share your Personal Data with service providers acting as processors on our behalf. These providers offer services such as email and/or website hosting and other support services to facilitate our offerings. Other recipients may include venue, event, or security-related parties.

Protection of Personal Data

We prioritise the protection of your Personal Data and employ a multi-layered security approach. This includes annual penetration testing and ongoing staff training on best practices for data protection. We invest in advanced technology to safeguard your information and adhere to strict handling and storage protocols, regularly updating these measures to meet or exceed industry standards.

Data Subject Rights

Under the applicable data protection laws, you have several rights as a data subject:

The Right to be Informed

You have the right to know if we process your Personal Data.

The Right of Access

If we process your Personal Data, you have the right to access and obtain a copy of it.

The Right to Rectification

If your Personal Data is incorrect, you can request correction.

The Right to Erasure (‘to be forgotten’)

You can request the deletion of your Personal Data, subject to legal obligations to retain it.

The Right to Restrict Processing

If you believe the processing of your Personal Data is unlawful, incorrect, or needed for legal claims after the retention period, or you have objected to the processing, you can request a restriction. We cannot process your Personal Data without your consent in such cases.

You can request an export of all Personal Data processed by Blue Earth Summit.

The right to object (when processing under legitimate interest)

If you object to the processing of your Personal Data based on legitimate interest, we will cease processing unless we can demonstrate compelling reasons to continue.

To exercise your data subject rights, please email your request to [email protected].

Questions and Complaints

For any questions or complaints about how we process your Personal Data, you can contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at [email protected].

You also have the right to raise concerns with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at: ico.org.uk/concerns.

London, July 2024

We look forward to welcoming you to the Blue Earth Summit and ensuring your data privacy is respected and protected.