Who We Are

Folk helps professionals connect through networking events and online communities. This policy explains how we handle your personal information.

What Information We Collect

When you register for events:

• Name, email, job title, company
• Any special requirements (dietary, accessibility)
• Payment details (processed securely by our payment provider)

When you join our LinkedIn or Slack groups:

• Your profile information from these platforms
• Messages and posts you share in our groups

When you visit our website:

• Basic website data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)
• Cookies to improve your experience

Why We Use Your Information

To run our networking events and communities (our legitimate business interest):

• Organize events and manage registrations
• Facilitate networking and connections
• Provide customer support
• Improve our services

To keep you informed (with your consent):

• Send newsletters about upcoming events
• Share industry insights and networking tips
• Show you relevant ads on social media

Because we legally have to:

• Keep financial records
• Respond to legal requests

Who We Share Your Information With

Event attendees: With your permission, we may share your contact details with other attendees to help you network.

Service providers who help us run Folk:

• Email marketing platforms (for newsletters)
• Event management tools
• Payment processors
• Website analytics services

We never sell your information to third parties.

How Long We Keep Your Information

• Event and community data: 3 years after your last interaction with us
• Marketing emails: Until you unsubscribe
• Financial records: 7 years (legal requirement)
• Website analytics: 2 years

Your Rights

You can always:

• See what information we have about you
• Correct any mistakes in your information
• Delete your account and information
• Stop marketing emails (unsubscribe anytime)
• Download your information
• Object to how we use your information

To exercise these rights, just email us at privacy@folkof.com

Keeping Your Information Safe

We use industry-standard security measures including:

• Encrypted data storage and transmission
• Secure access controls
• Regular security updates
• Limited access to your information

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Understand how people use our site
• Show you relevant content

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

International Transfers

We primarily process data within the EU/UK. If we need to transfer data outside these areas, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

Changes to This Policy

We'll email you about any significant changes to this policy. You can always find the latest version on our website.

Contact Us

For privacy questions or to exercise your rights: Email: privacy@folkof.com Response time: We aim to respond within 30 days

For general questions: Email: hello@folkof.com

Data Protection Authority: If you're not happy with how we've handled your data, you can complain to your local data protection authority.