Privacy Policy

The Office of Dmitrijs Meiksans ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.dmitrijsmeiksans.co.uk ("the Website") in connection with our keynote speaking, event hosting, and MC engagements.

By using the Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

  • Personal Identification Information: This may include your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you provide when you contact us or sign up for event updates, newsletters, or other services.

  • Non-Personal Identification Information: This includes information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and how you interact with the Website. This data is collected automatically through cookies and other tracking technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To communicate with you regarding upcoming events, speaking engagements, or any queries you may have.

  • To send you newsletters, promotional materials, or other information you have opted into.

  • To improve the content and functionality of the Website and to provide a personalised user experience.

  • To comply with legal obligations and resolve any disputes.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: We may process your data based on your consent when you sign up for newsletters, event notifications, or contact us for inquiries.

  • Contractual Necessity: Where processing is required to perform a contract, such as providing services related to speaking engagements or event hosting.

  • Legitimate Interests: We may process data for legitimate business purposes, such as improving our Website or marketing our services, provided that your rights and freedoms are not overridden.

4. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes using secure servers, encryption, and other industry-standard security measures.

However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Website, conducting our business, or providing services to you. These providers are obligated to keep your information confidential and to use it only for the services we have contracted them to provide.

We may also disclose your information when required by law, to comply with legal processes, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

  • Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.

  • Restriction: You may request the restriction of processing your personal data in certain situations.

  • Objection: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, especially where we are relying on legitimate interests or processing for direct marketing purposes.

  • Data Portability: In some cases, you have the right to request that we transfer your personal data to another service provider.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we do not accept any responsibility or liability for their practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

8. Retention of Your Information

We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. When we no longer need your personal data, we will securely delete or anonymise it.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for operational reasons.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at data@dmitrijsmeiksans.co.uk.