Privacy policy
Your privacy matters
Last updated: 01 June 2026
Welcome to Hampshire Development Forum.
We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your personal information when you use our website.
1. Who We Are
Established in 2025, Hampshire Development Forum brings the built environment sector together to create a strategic platform for dialogue on growth, infrastructure and development across the county.
Our members include developers, housebuilders, landowners, infrastructure providers, professional services companies and other consultants who play an active role in Hampshire.
Email marketing and audience communications for Hampshire Development Forum are managed by Cratus Group.
For the purposes of UK data protection law, the data controller is:
Hampshire Development Forum
Website: hampshiredev.co.uk
Email: team@hampshiredev.co.uk
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly
This includes information you submit through:
- Contact forms
- Newsletter sign-ups
- Event registrations
- Surveys or feedback forms
- Email correspondence
This may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Organisation/company name
- Job title
- Telephone number
- Any other information you choose to provide
Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referral source
- Cookie and analytics data
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Provide newsletters and updates
- Manage event registrations
- Improve our website and services
- Analyse website usage and performance
- Communicate relevant news, campaigns and opportunities
- Meet legal or regulatory obligations
We only process personal data where we have a lawful basis to do so under UK GDPR.
4. Marketing Communications
If you sign up to receive updates from us, we may send you marketing emails about news, events, podcasts, campaigns or related content.
Email marketing and subscriber management may be administered on behalf of Hampshire Development Forum by Cratus Group.
You can unsubscribe at any time by:
- Clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails; or
- Contacting us directly at team@hampshiredev.co.uk
5. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Ensure the website functions properly
- Understand how visitors use the site
- Improve user experience
- Measure website performance and traffic
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
If required by law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website and services, such as:
- Website hosting providers
- Email marketing platforms
- Analytics providers
- Event management tools
These providers are only permitted to use your information to provide services on our behalf.
We may also disclose information where required by law.
7. Data Storage and Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.
However, no internet transmission is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We only retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting or reporting requirements.
9. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you may have rights to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent
- Request transfer of your data
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
For more information, visit the Information Commissioner’s Office.
To exercise any of your rights, contact us at team@hampshiredev.co.uk
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Hampshire Development Forum
Email: team@hampshiredev.co.uk
Website: hampshiredev.co.uk
