Public First

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 11 March 2026

Public First Limited (“Public First”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and using it lawfully, fairly and transparently.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and share personal data when you visit our website, contact us, sign up for updates, register for events, or otherwise interact with us online.

1. Who we are

Public First Limited is the controller of the personal data covered by this Privacy Policy.

Public First Limited is part of the Stonehaven Global Holdings (SHGH) group, whose group policies help govern how personal data is handled securely and lawfully.

If you have any questions in relation to this Policy, please contact us at:

Telephone: (0) 207 569 1300
Email: [email protected]

2. What personal data we collect

We may collect:

  • your name
  • email address
  • telephone number
  • organisation and job title
  • details of any enquiry or correspondence
  • event registration details
  • newsletter or mailing preferences
  • technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information and website usage data
  • cookie data, where applicable

We ask that you do not send us sensitive personal data through the website unless we specifically request it.

3. How we use your personal data

We use personal data to:

  • operate, maintain and improve our website
  • respond to enquiries and requests
  • send newsletters, updates, invitations or other communications you have asked to receive
  • manage event registrations
  • maintain website security and performance
  • comply with legal and regulatory obligations
  • protect our rights, systems and users

4. Lawful bases for processing

We process personal data only where we have a lawful basis to do so. Depending on the circumstances, this may include:

  • consent — for example, where you subscribe to marketing updates or accept non-essential cookies
  • legitimate interests — for example, to operate and improve our website, respond to enquiries, administer events, and maintain security
  • contract — where processing is necessary to take steps at your request or provide something you have asked for
  • legal obligation — where we need to comply with the law or a regulatory requirement

5. Marketing

If you sign up to receive updates from us, we may send you newsletters, publications, invitations and related communications.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us at [email protected].

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • ensure the website functions properly
  • remember your preferences
  • understand how the website is used
  • improve performance and content

Where required, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

You can control cookies through our cookie banner or your browser settings.

7. Sharing your personal data

We may share personal data with trusted service providers who support our website, communications, analytics, events and business operations, as well as with professional advisers, regulators or authorities where required.

We require service providers to handle personal data appropriately and securely.

8. International transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside the UK, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable data protection law.

9. Retention

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including to meet legal, regulatory and operational requirements. When it is no longer needed, we will delete or anonymise it securely.

10. Your rights

You may have the right to:

  • request access to your personal data
  • request correction of inaccurate data
  • request deletion of your data
  • object to certain processing
  • request restriction of processing
  • request transfer of your data
  • withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
  • complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

11. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.

12. Third-party links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and you should read their privacy notices before providing personal data.

13. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and the date at the top will be updated.

14. Contact

If you have any questions in relation to this Policy, please contact us at:

Telephone: (0) 207 569 1300
Email: [email protected]