Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
The Cork Industry Federation is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect personal data when you visit our website or contact us.
Who we are
The Cork Industry Federation operates this website and is responsible for the processing of personal data described in this policy.
Cork Industry Federation
Weybridge
Surrey KT13 9TQ
United Kingdom
Email: info@cork-products.co.uk
For the purposes of UK data protection law, the Cork Industry Federation is the data controller responsible for personal data collected through this website.
Information we collect
We collect personal information when you interact with the website in the following ways.
Website enquiries
If you contact us through the website enquiry form, we collect:
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your name
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your company name
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your job role
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your email address
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your telephone number
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the industry you work in
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the message you submit
This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry.
Website usage information
When you visit our website, limited technical information is collected automatically. This may include:
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IP address
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browser type
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device information
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pages visited
This information helps maintain website security and improve the performance and usability of the site.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies.
Cookie consent is managed through a cookie consent tool which allows visitors to accept, reject or customise non-essential cookies.
Further details about cookies used on this website can be found in our Cookie Policy.
How we use personal information
The Cork Industry Federation may use personal information to:
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respond to enquiries
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communicate with you where necessary regarding your enquiry
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maintain internal administrative records
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monitor and improve the website
The Cork Industry Federation does not sell or rent personal data to third parties.
Lawful basis for processing
Under UK GDPR we rely on the following lawful bases when processing personal data:
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Legitimate interests – to respond to enquiries and operate the website effectively
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Consent – where required for cookies or other optional website technologies
Sharing information
We may share limited information with trusted service providers where necessary to operate the website. These may include:
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website hosting providers
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website maintenance providers
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cookie consent management providers
These providers only process personal data where necessary to deliver their services.
Data retention
Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to enquiries or for administrative purposes.
Where personal data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.
Your data protection rights
Under UK data protection law you have the right to:
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request access to the personal data we hold about you
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request correction of inaccurate personal information
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request deletion of your personal data where appropriate
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object to or restrict certain processing activities
Requests can be made by contacting:
Complaints
If you believe your personal data has been handled improperly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The most recent version will always be published on this page.