Privacy Notice
Last updated: 8 July 2026
Manchester Fashion Week is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information transparently, securely and in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
This Privacy Notice explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and your rights.
1. Who We Are
Manchester Fashion Week is a cultural fashion festival celebrating creativity, innovation, sustainability and the future of fashion.
Data Controller
Manchester Fashion Week LtdCompany No: 07670147
Manchester Fashion Week Ltd is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office under the Data Protection Fee Register (Reference: ZC135844)
Email: info@fashionweekmanchester.co.uk
If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or how we process your personal information, please contact us using the details above.
2. Personal Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:
Name
Email address
Telephone number
Organisation or company
Job title
Postal address (where relevant)
Event registration information
Partnership or sponsorship enquiries
Media accreditation information
Competition entries
Website usage information
IP address
Browser and device information
Cookie preferences
Where necessary for event delivery, we may also collect accessibility or dietary requirements. We will only do this where appropriate and will process this information with additional safeguards.
3. How We Collect Your Information
We collect information when you:
Subscribe to our newsletter
Contact us through our website
Register for an event
Apply for accreditation
Submit sponsorship or partnership enquiries
Purchase tickets (where applicable)
Interact with us on social media
Communicate with us by email or telephone
Browse our website through cookies and analytics technologies
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Respond to enquiries
Manage event registrations
Deliver Manchester Fashion Week events
Process applications and accreditations
Administer competitions or promotions
Send newsletters and event updates (where you have consented)
Improve our website and services
Analyse website performance
Meet our legal obligations
Protect our organisation against fraud or misuse
5. Our Lawful Bases
We process personal information under one or more of the following lawful bases:
Consent
Performance of a contract
Legitimate interests
Compliance with legal obligations
Where we rely on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
6. Marketing Communications
If you subscribe to receive updates from Manchester Fashion Week, we will send you information about:
Events
Ticket releases
Speakers
Designers
Industry opportunities
News
Competitions
Partner announcements
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
7. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with trusted service providers who help us operate Manchester Fashion Week, including:
Website hosting providers
Email marketing platforms
Event management systems
Ticketing providers
Payment processors
IT support providers
Professional advisers
We require all third parties to process your information securely and only in accordance with our instructions.
We do not sell your personal information.
8. International Transfers
Some of our service providers may store or process information outside the United Kingdom.
Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including approved contractual protections where required.
9. How Long We Keep Information
We only retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations.
Retention periods vary depending on the nature of the information and the purpose for which it was collected.
10. Website Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
Operate essential website functions
Remember your preferences
Measure website performance
Improve user experience
Where required by law, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies.
You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie banner or your browser settings.
11. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to:
Access your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Request transfer of your information
Withdraw consent where processing relies upon consent
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.
12. Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.
13. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites and encourage you to read their privacy notices.
14. Changes to this Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in legislation or our processing activities.
The latest version will always be available on our website.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
Manchester Fashion Week Ltd
Email: info@fashionweekmanchester.co.uk
If you remain unhappy with how we have handled your personal information, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):