1. Introduction and Data Controller

This Privacy Policy explains how G EVENTS GROUP LTD (“G EVENTS”, “we”, “us” or “our”) collects, uses and protects personal information in connection with our international fashion events, runway shows, designer showcases, model applications, sponsorship activities and related services.

G EVENTS GROUP LTD is the data controller for the personal information described in this Privacy Policy.
• Company name: G EVENTS GROUP LTD
• Registered address: 128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom (address subject to confirmation – please verify before publication)
• Website: www.gevents-international.com
• Contact email: giorgio@geventsinternational.com

We process personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (“UK GDPR”), the Data Protection Act 2018 and, where applicable, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (“PECR”).

By using our website or otherwise providing your personal information to us, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy.

2. Personal Information We Collect

The types of personal information we may collect include:
• Identity details – such as first name, last name, preferred name, title, date of birth (if requested – please confirm if collected), nationality (if requested – please confirm if collected).
• Contact details – such as email address, telephone number, postal address, country of residence and preferred contact method.
• Professional information – such as job title, company name, business contact details, professional biography, portfolio links and social media profiles relevant to fashion, events or sponsorship.
• Designer application information – such as brand name, collection details, lookbooks, portfolio links, previous shows, pricing ranges and any other information you choose to provide in the Designer Application form.
• Model application information – such as age range, measurements, height, portfolio images, comp cards, agency representation, experience and any other information you choose to provide in the Model Application form.
• Event registration information – such as ticket selections, event preferences, guest names, accessibility requirements (if collected – please confirm) and any other information you provide when registering for an event.
• Sponsorship and partnership information – such as company profile, sponsorship objectives, budget ranges (if collected – please confirm) and any other information you provide in sponsorship or partnership enquiries.
• Communications information – including the content of emails, messages sent via our website forms, and records of our communications with you.
• Marketing preferences – such as your preferences for receiving marketing communications from us and your responses to our campaigns.
• Technical and usage information – such as IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, time and date of visits, and other usage data collected through cookies and similar technologies (see “Cookies and Website Analytics” below).

We do not intend to collect special categories of personal data (such as health information or information about racial or ethnic origin) unless this is strictly necessary and you choose to provide it voluntarily (for example, accessibility requirements). Where such information is collected, we will handle it with additional care and in accordance with applicable law.

3. How We Collect Information

We collect personal information in the following ways:
• Directly from you, for example when you:
• Submit a Designer Application form
• Submit a Model Application form
• Complete a Contact Form on our website
• Submit Sponsorship or Partnership Enquiries
• Register for events, shows or networking activities
• Communicate with us by email, phone, social media or other channels
• Automatically, when you:
• Visit or interact with our website, where cookies and similar technologies may collect technical and usage information (see “Cookies and Website Analytics”).
• From publicly available sources, for example:
• Business contact details obtained from corporate websites, professional directories or public business listings, where this is permitted by applicable law and relevant to our business-to-business marketing and collaboration activities.

4. Purposes and Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal information for the purposes and on the legal bases set out below:

1. To manage designer and model applications
• Assessing suitability for participation in our fashion events and shows
• Communicating with applicants about opportunities, next steps and event logistics
• Legal bases:
• Performance of a contract or taking steps at your request before entering into a contract (UK GDPR Art. 6(1)(b))
• Our legitimate interests in organising and delivering professional fashion events (Art. 6(1)(f))

2. To manage sponsorships, partnerships and business collaborations
• Evaluating sponsorship proposals and partnership opportunities
• Communicating with brands, agencies and corporate partners
• Legal bases:
• Performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps (Art. 6(1)(b))
• Our legitimate interests in developing and managing our business relationships (Art. 6(1)(f))

3. To organise and manage events and registrations
• Processing event registrations and attendance
• Communicating event details, updates and follow-up information
• Legal bases:
• Performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps (Art. 6(1)(b))
• Our legitimate interests in delivering successful events (Art. 6(1)(f))

4. To respond to enquiries and provide customer support
• Handling questions, feedback and requests submitted via our Contact Form or other channels
• Legal bases:
• Performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps (Art. 6(1)(b))
• Our legitimate interests in providing professional customer service (Art. 6(1)(f))

5. Business-to-business marketing and professional outreach
• Contacting relevant corporate businesses, agencies and professionals about:
• Fashion events and runway participation
• Sponsorship opportunities
• Designer showcases and collaborations
• Professional networking and industry partnerships
• Collecting business contact details from publicly available corporate websites and business directories where permitted by law
• Legal bases:
• Our legitimate interests in promoting our services and building professional relationships with relevant businesses (Art. 6(1)(f)), balanced against the rights and freedoms of the individuals concerned
• Compliance with PECR requirements for electronic marketing communications

6. Email marketing to individuals
• Sending newsletters, event announcements and promotional updates to individuals who:
• Have given their consent to receive such communications; or
• Are existing customers or contacts where applicable PECR exemptions allow marketing about similar services
• Legal bases:
• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)), where required
• Our legitimate interests in promoting our services to existing customers, in line with PECR (Art. 6(1)(f))

7. Website operation, analytics and improvement
• Operating and maintaining our website
• Understanding how visitors use our site to improve content, layout and user experience
• Legal bases:
• Our legitimate interests in running and improving our website and services (Art. 6(1)(f))
• Consent for non-essential cookies and similar technologies, where required by law

 

8. Legal, regulatory and compliance purposes
• Complying with legal obligations, responding to lawful requests from authorities and enforcing our rights
• Legal bases:
• Compliance with legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c))
• Our legitimate interests in protecting our rights and defending legal claims (Art. 6(1)(f))

Where we rely on legitimate interests, we balance those interests against your rights and expectations and only process personal information where our interests are not overridden by your privacy interests or fundamental rights and freedoms.

5. Designer and Model Applications

When you submit a Designer Application or Model Application, we use the information you provide to:
• Review your suitability for participation in our events and shows
• Communicate with you about opportunities, casting, scheduling and logistics
• Maintain internal records of applicants and participants

We may also retain application information for a period of time (exact retention period to be confirmed – please insert your chosen retention policy before publication) so that we can consider you for future events or collaborations, where this is appropriate and lawful.

If you no longer wish to be considered for future opportunities, you can contact us at giorgio@geventsinternational.com and we will update our records accordingly, subject to any legal obligations to retain certain information.

 

6. Business-to-Business Marketing Communications

We may contact relevant corporate businesses, agencies and professionals in the fashion, events, media and related industries about:
• Fashion events and runway participation
• Sponsorship and partnership opportunities
• Designer showcases and brand activations
• Professional networking and industry collaborations

In doing so, we may use business contact details that:
• You have provided directly to us; or
• We have obtained from publicly available corporate websites, professional directories or other public business listings, where this is permitted by applicable law.

We send such communications only where we believe they are relevant to the recipient’s professional role and interests and where this is allowed under UK GDPR and PECR.

You have the right to object to direct marketing at any time. If you receive a business-to-business marketing communication from us and do not wish to receive further messages, you can:
• Reply to the email with “Unsubscribe” in the subject line or body; or
• Contact us at giorgio@geventsinternational.com with your unsubscribe request.

We will respect your preferences and update our records accordingly.

 

7. Email Marketing and Unsubscribe Requests

We may send email marketing communications about:
• Upcoming fashion events and shows
• Designer and model opportunities
• Sponsorship and partnership opportunities
• News, updates and other information about G EVENTS

Where required by law, we will obtain your consent before sending you marketing emails. In some cases, we may rely on applicable PECR exemptions to send marketing about similar services to existing customers or contacts, provided you are given a clear opportunity to opt out.

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by:
• Clicking the unsubscribe link (if provided) in the email;
• Replying to the email with “Unsubscribe”; or
• Contacting us at giorgio@geventsinternational.com.

We will process your request as soon as reasonably possible. Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you non-marketing messages where necessary (for example, important information about an event you are attending or a service you have requested).

 

8. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website is built on the Wix platform, which uses cookies and similar technologies to help operate and improve the site. Cookies may be:
• Strictly necessary cookies – required for the website to function properly (for example, security and basic functionality).
• Other cookies – such as analytics or marketing cookies, which help us understand how visitors use the site or support marketing activities.

We do not assume that non-essential cookies or analytics tools are enabled by default. The specific cookies and tools in use on this website depend on the current Wix settings and any additional services you have enabled.
 

Where required by law, we will:
• Request your consent before placing non-essential cookies or similar technologies on your device; and
• Provide you with information about how to manage your cookie preferences.

You can usually control cookies through your browser settings, including blocking or deleting cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality or performance of the website.

For more detailed information about the cookies used on this site, please refer to any cookie banner or cookie settings tool provided on the website.
 

9. Sharing Information with Third Parties

We may share personal information with:
• Service providers and professional advisers who support our operations, such as:
• Event production and logistics partners
• Payment and invoicing providers (if used – please confirm)
• IT, hosting and website support providers
• Marketing and communications support providers (if used – please confirm)
• Legal, accounting or other professional advisers
• Event partners, venues and collaborators, where necessary to organise and deliver events, manage guest lists, security and logistics.
• Regulators, law enforcement or other authorities, where required by law or to protect our rights, property or safety, or the rights, property or safety of others.
• Potential buyers or investors, in the context of a business transaction such as a merger, acquisition or restructuring, subject to appropriate confidentiality protections.

We do not sell your personal information. Where we share personal information with third parties, we require them to handle it securely and only for the purposes we specify.

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10. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers, partners or systems may be located outside the United Kingdom, or may involve the transfer of personal information to countries outside the UK.

Where personal information is transferred outside the UK, we will take appropriate steps to ensure that an adequate level of protection is in place, in accordance with data protection law. This may include:
• Relying on an adequacy regulation issued by the UK government; and/or
• Using appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses approved for use in the UK.

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11. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including:
• Managing applications, events and sponsorships
• Maintaining business records
• Complying with legal, accounting or reporting obligations
• Resolving disputes and enforcing our agreements

The specific retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the context in which it was collected.

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Once personal information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to delete or anonymise it, unless we are required to retain it for longer by law.

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12. Information Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.

These measures may include:
• Access controls and permissions
• Secure systems and tools for storing and managing information
• Policies and procedures for handling personal data
• Staff awareness and confidentiality obligations

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. We therefore cannot guarantee absolute security.

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13. Individual Data Protection Rights

Under UK data protection law, you may have the following rights in relation to your personal information:
• Right of access – to obtain confirmation as to whether we process your personal information and to request a copy of that information.
• Right to rectification – to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Right to erasure – to request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Right to restriction of processing – to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Right to data portability – to receive personal information you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format, and to request that we transmit it to another controller where technically feasible and lawful.
• Right to object – to object at any time to:
• Processing based on our legitimate interests, on grounds relating to your particular situation; and
• Direct marketing, including profiling related to direct marketing. If you object to direct marketing, we will stop processing your personal information for that purpose.
• Right to withdraw consent – where we rely on your consent to process personal information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the “Contact Information” section below. We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (see “Complaints to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)” below).

 

14. Complaints to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information, we would encourage you to contact us first so that we can try to resolve the issue.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK supervisory authority for data protection, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
• Website: www.ico.org.uk
• Telephone: +44 (0)303 123 1113
• Postal address:
  Information Commissioner’s Office
  Wycliffe House
  Water Lane
  Wilmslow
  Cheshire
  SK9 5AF
  United Kingdom

15. Updates to This Privacy Policy

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

When we make material changes, we will:
• Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page; and
• Take appropriate steps to inform you, which may include posting a notice on our website or sending you a direct communication where appropriate.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we handle personal information.

 

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, or if you wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact:

G EVENTS GROUP LTD
Email: giorgio@geventsinternational.com
Website: www.gevents-international.com

128, City Road

EC1V 2NX London (UK)