1. Introduction

Welcome to Independent Brewers Europe (IBE). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website www.independent-brewers.com (the “Site”), and when you apply for membership or make inquiries with us.

2. Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, and the name of your organization if you apply for membership or make inquiries with us.

• Analytics Data: We use Plausible.io to collect anonymous analytics data on how visitors use our website. Plausible does not use cookies or track personal data.

  
  

3. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect and use your data for the following purposes:

• Membership Processing: To process and respond to applications for IBE membership.

• Website Analytics: To monitor and analyse website usage to enhance our services.

• Responding to Inquiries: To address questions or concerns raised by you or your organization.

• Statistical Analysis: To evaluate and improve our range of services.

• Information Provision: To provide information related to IBE as requested.

4. Data Sharing

We do not share your personal data with third parties.

5. Data Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your personal data and process it in compliance with applicable laws. Personal data is processed on lawful grounds, including when necessary to fulfil our contractual obligations or to protect our legal rights.

6. Data Retention

We maintain retention periods to ensure that your information is kept only as long as necessary for the relevant purposes or to comply with legal requirements. When your information is no longer required, it will be securely disposed of or deleted in line with our policy.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: To request confirmation of whether we hold any of your personal data and obtain a copy.

• Correction: To correct any inaccuracies or incomplete details in your personal data.

• Deletion: To request the deletion of your personal data, where required by law.

• Processing Restrictions: To request the restriction of processing your data, where legally applicable.

• Data Portability: To request a portable copy of your personal data, where legally applicable.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at office@independent-brewers.com.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We regularly review and update our Privacy Policy. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.

9. Contact Us

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Independent Brewers Europe
Email: office@independent-brewers.com
Website: www.independent-brewers.com