GMP Society is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

We understand that your privacy and the security of your personal information are extremely important. As an organisation dedicated to providing GMP-related resources and services, we are committed to ensuring that you understand how your personal information is used and protected.

This Privacy Notice explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, our lawful basis for processing, and how we secure your information. We will also explain your rights in relation to the personal information we hold and how you can exercise these rights or register a complaint.

Who We Are

We are The GMP Society . EC Pharma Ltd trading as The GMP Society. EC Pharma Ltd is registered in England No 08648631. If you have questions regarding your personal data or its use, please contact us.

Contact Details:

enquiries@gmpsoc.com

Personal Information We Collect

Website Visitors

When you visit our website, we may collect information regarding your IP address and location data. If you submit an enquiry through our website, we will collect your name, contact details, and information relating to your enquiry.

You are under no obligation to provide any information. However, if you choose not to, we may be unable to provide certain services or products. In some cases, we have a legal obligation to collect information.

How We Obtain and Use Personal Information

We collect and use personal information in the following ways:

• To manage membership accounts and provide access to exclusive content
• To process event registrations, including webinars and conferences
• To send newsletters, industry updates, and relevant GMP information
• To respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• To improve our website and services
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

Lawful Basis for Processing Personal Information

The lawful basis for collecting and processing personal information depends on the type of information and context in which we collect it. We will normally collect and process your personal data under one of the following bases:

Consent – When you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose
Contractual Obligation – When processing your data is necessary to fulfill a contract or agreement with you
Legitimate Interest – When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests and not overridden by your rights
Legal Obligation – When we are required by law to process your data

Sharing of Information

Your details will not be used for marketing purposes without your explicit consent. Information provided is treated as strictly confidential and made available only to appropriate personnel within the GMP Society.

In some cases, we may recommend other organisations for additional support, but we will only share your information with them if you explicitly consent.

How We Store Your Information

We store your information securely using industry-standard encryption and access controls. We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill our obligations or comply with legal requirements.

Cookie Notice

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and ensure efficient site performance. Cookies are small text files stored on your device, and they help us analyse website traffic and optimise user experience.

Some cookies are essential for website functionality, while others (such as analytics cookies) can be declined. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Third-Party Websites

Our website contains links to external sites, including our LinkedIn page. Please review the privacy policies of these sites to understand how they handle your data.

Your Data Protection Rights

Under data protection law, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Right of Access – You can request copies of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification – You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure – You can request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to Restrict Processing – You can ask us to limit how we process your data.
Right to Object – You can object to data processing in certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability – You can request the transfer of your personal data to another organisation or yourself.

Requests to exercise these rights will be responded to within one month. In some cases, we may require proof of identity before processing your request.

How to Complain and Exercise Your Rights

If you wish to exercise your rights or raise a concern, please contact us at:

Email: enquiries@gmpsoc.com

If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

Address: Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF
Helpline Number: 0303 123 1113
Website: www.ico.org.uk

Updates to This Policy

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

Last updated: 11/02/2025

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