INTRODUCTION: Future plc Privacy Policy and Data Processing

Future plc, a leading media company, is committed to protecting the privacy of personal data while providing the best user experience. Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation 2021 (GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and related laws, Future has a legal duty to safeguard personal information collected from individuals. This includes data such as names, email addresses, postal addresses, and telephone numbers.

As the Data Controller for Future services in the UK, Future Publishing Limited, Gocompare.com Limited, and This Is The Big Deal Limited are responsible for processing personal data. In the US, the Data Controller is Future US LLC, and in Australia, it is Future Publishing (Overseas) Limited.

Future has appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) and Privacy Officer to oversee data protection practices. Individuals can contact the DPO via email, telephone, or post to address any concerns or exercise their legal rights.

The policy outlines the types of data collected, including information provided by users, orders of products or services, attendance at events, shared content, and automatically collected data. Future uses this data for various purposes, such as providing services, marketing, analysis, and research.

Future relies on lawful bases for processing data, including the performance of a contract, consent, compliance with laws, and legitimate interests. Individuals have the right to access, correct, delete, or opt-out of data processing for marketing purposes.

The policy also addresses data sharing with agents, auditing organizations, professional advisors, and third-party partners. Future may transfer data internationally and complies with data protection laws in different regions.

For residents of California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and Nevada, specific privacy rights are outlined, including access, deletion, data portability, and opt-out options for targeted ads and sales to third parties.

Future encourages individuals to review the Privacy Policy periodically for any updates or changes. For further information on data protection, cookies, direct marketing, and how to manage preferences, individuals can visit relevant websites or contact the DPO.