Last updated: 15 September 2026
Transform Finance is a brand of Transformative Media Ltd (“we”, “our”, “us”). Transformative Media Ltd is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.
This Privacy and Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and safeguard personal information when you interact with Transform Finance, including through our websites, events, digital content, communities and other services.
Transformative Media Ltd is registered in England and Wales (Company No. 12960333), with its registered office at Bartholomew House, Bartholomew Square, Brighton, UK, BN1 1JE.
1. About Us
Transform Finance is a financial services intelligence and executive engagement platform operated by Transformative Media Ltd.
Through Transform Finance, we organise conferences, roundtables and executive programmes; publish editorial and partner content; operate professional communities; and provide opportunities for financial services professionals, industry experts and partners to connect and engage.
2. Scope of This Policy
This policy applies to personal information we collect through:
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Transform Finance websites and digital platforms
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Event registrations, applications and ticketing
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Leaders Circle and Advisory Board applications
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Speaker, media partnership and other application or enquiry forms
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Newsletter and community subscriptions, including FinCrime Fighters
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Webinars, podcasts, reports, articles and other digital content
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Content downloads
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Event networking, lead capture and meeting platforms
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Surveys and research
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Emails, telephone calls and other communications with us
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Face-to-face interactions at our events
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Other services and activities operated by Transform Finance
We may also receive professional information from third-party sources, partners and publicly available sources where permitted by applicable law.
3. Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:
Identity and Contact Data - including your name, business email address, telephone number, country and other contact details.
Professional Data - including your employer, job title, seniority, company type, industry, professional interests, areas of responsibility and other information relevant to your professional role.
Event and Application Data - including event registrations, attendance, applications, ticket information, session preferences, discussion topics, networking preferences and participation in meetings or other event activities.
Technology and Solution Interests - where relevant, information you provide about areas of interest, technology priorities, organisational projects and technology providers you may be interested in meeting.
Transactional Data - including information relating to purchases, commercial agreements and participation in paid services.
Technical and Usage Data - including IP address, browser type, device information, website usage, referral information and interactions with our digital services.
Marketing and Communications Data - including your communication preferences and interactions with communications we send you.
We may collect this information:
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Directly from you through registrations, applications, forms, surveys and communications
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Through your participation in our events and digital services
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Automatically through our websites and digital platforms
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Through cookies and similar technologies
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From reputable business information providers and publicly available professional sources
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From event partners or other organisations where appropriate and permitted by law
4. How We Use Your Information
We may use your personal information to:
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Process event registrations, applications and ticket purchases
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Assess eligibility for complimentary Delegate Passes, Leaders Circle and other programmes
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Manage your participation in events, meetings, discussion tables and networking activities
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Send event information, reminders and logistical communications
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Provide access to content, communities and digital services
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Personalise content and communications based on your professional interests
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Recommend relevant sessions, content, partners or networking opportunities
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Facilitate introductions and meetings between delegates and event partners
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Share professional contact information with selected event sponsors in accordance with the arrangements disclosed during registration
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Respond to enquiries and requests
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Send information about Transform Finance events, content, communities and services where permitted
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Conduct research, analysis and audience development
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Improve our events, website, content and services
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Administer commercial relationships with partners and customers
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Meet our legal, regulatory and financial obligations
5. Legal Bases for Processing
Where applicable data protection law requires us to identify a lawful basis, we may process your personal information on the basis of:
Consent - where you have given us permission for a particular use, including certain marketing communications, sponsor data sharing and non-essential cookies.
Contractual Necessity - where processing is necessary to provide a service you have requested or fulfil an agreement with you.
Legitimate Interests - where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, including operating and improving our events and services, managing professional relationships, audience development and appropriate B2B marketing, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights.
Legal Obligations - where we are required to process or retain information to comply with applicable law.
6. How We Share Information
We may share personal information where appropriate with:
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Transformative Media Ltd employees and contractors who require it to perform their roles
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Suppliers and service providers supporting our websites, CRM, email communications, event management, analytics and other business operations
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Event technology, networking and meeting platforms used to facilitate your event experience
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Selected event sponsors in accordance with the arrangements disclosed when you register for an Event
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Professional advisers, regulators, law enforcement or other authorities where required by law
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Other parties where you have specifically requested or consented to the sharing
For complimentary Delegate Passes, the registration process may include consent for your professional contact information to be shared with selected event sponsors. Information shared may include your name, job title, company name, business email address, telephone number and relevant professional interests or areas of responsibility.
Selected event sponsors may use this information to contact you about relevant products and services and will process information they receive in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Where third parties process personal information on our behalf, we require appropriate data protection arrangements to be in place.
We do not sell your personal data.
7. Event Networking and Sponsor Introductions
Transform Finance events are designed to facilitate professional networking and relevant industry connections.
As part of a complimentary Delegate Pass, delegates may be required to participate in up to three short introductory meetings, typically approximately 10 minutes each, with relevant technology partners.
We may use information provided during registration - including your organisation, role, professional interests, areas of responsibility and technology priorities - to help identify relevant introductions.
Where possible, introductions are selected based on relevance to the information you provide and are intended to create useful professional connections between delegates and event partners.
As disclosed and consented to during registration, professional contact information may also be shared with selected event sponsors for relevant follow-up after the Event.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate our websites, understand how they are used and improve your experience.
These may include:
Essential Cookies - required for the website and its core functionality.
Analytics Cookies - used to understand website usage and performance.
Marketing and Advertising Cookies - used, where permitted, to understand engagement, support relevant marketing and measure the effectiveness of campaigns.
Where required, non-essential cookies will only be used in accordance with the choices you make through our cookie consent mechanism.
You can review or change your cookie preferences through our website cookie controls. You may also manage cookies through your browser settings.
9. Marketing and Communications
We may send you relevant information about Transform Finance events, content, communities and services where you have consented to receive such communications or where we are otherwise permitted to do so under applicable law.
We may use professional information to help ensure communications are relevant to your role, organisation, interests or geographic market.
You can opt out of Transform Finance marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link provided in our emails or by contacting us.
Operational communications relating to an Event, application, purchase or service you have requested may still be sent where necessary.
Where your professional contact information has been shared with a selected event sponsor as described during registration, communications from that sponsor will be subject to the sponsor's own privacy policy and communication preferences.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including providing our services, maintaining appropriate business records and meeting legal, regulatory, accounting and reporting requirements.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the nature of your relationship with us.
11. Your Rights
Depending on where you are located and the applicable data protection laws, you may have rights including the right to:
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Request access to personal information we hold about you
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Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
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Request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances
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Object to or request restriction of certain processing
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Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
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Request transfer of certain information where applicable
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Lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority
To exercise your rights, please contact dataprivacy@transformative.media.
If you are in the UK, you also have the right to raise a concern with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
12. Data Security
We use appropriate administrative, technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal information against accidental loss, misuse, unauthorised access, alteration or disclosure.
While we take reasonable measures to protect personal information, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
13. International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers and business activities may involve personal information being processed in countries outside the United Kingdom.
Where personal information is transferred internationally, we take appropriate steps to ensure applicable safeguards and data protection requirements are followed.
14. Third-Party Websites and Services
Our websites and communications may contain links to third-party websites, platforms or services.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of independent third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies when providing personal information directly to them.
15. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy and Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our services, technology, business practices or legal requirements.
The latest version will be published on our website and the date at the top of this policy will be updated accordingly.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:
Transformative Media Ltd
Bartholomew House
Bartholomew Square
Brighton
UK
BN1 1JE
Email: dataprivacy@transformative.media