Privacy policy
PHC Conference website
Last updated: October 2026
1. Introduction
Preventive Health Collaboration ("we", "our" or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and safeguard your information when you visit our conference website.
Preventive Health Collaboration is the working name of Public Health Collaboration, registered charity 1171887 / SC052248.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you register for the conference or contact us, we may collect:
- Name and contact information
- Professional details (organisation, role)
- Dietary requirements and accessibility needs
- Payment information (processed securely via third-party providers)
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
- IP address and browser information
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website addresses
Ticket alerts
If you ask us to tell you when tickets go on sale, we collect your first name and email address. We use these details only to email you once, when tickets for PHC Conference 2027 go on sale. We will not add you to any other mailing list or use your details for anything else.
Your details are held by our website host (Netlify) and our email service provider, and are deleted after that email has been sent. Our lawful basis is your consent, which you can withdraw at any time by emailing info@phcuk.org.
3. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. These include:
Necessary Cookies
Essential for the website to function properly:
- cookie-consent-necessary: Records your consent for necessary cookies
- cookie-consent-set: Records that you have set your cookie preferences
- cookie-consent-date: Records when you set your cookie preferences
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website:
- cookie-consent-analytics: Records your consent for analytics cookies
- Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and visitor behaviour
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process conference registrations and payments
- Send important conference updates and information
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Respond to your enquiries and support requests
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Service providers who assist with conference operations
- Payment processors for secure transaction handling
- Legal authorities when required by law
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.
7. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to processing of your data
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
8. Children's Privacy
Our conference and website are not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: