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Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At RDV, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how RDV Events Ltd and RDV AUG EU sas collect, use and protect personal information in connection with our website, our events, and our communications. This applies to visitors to our website, event attendees, exhibitors, brand partners, and anyone who contacts or interacts with us.

2. Who we are

RDV organises curated design events, including Design RDV, for interior designers, architects, decoration stores, brands and other professionals in the design industry.

Depending on the event or service, your data may be managed by:
⁠RDV Events Ltd in the United Kingdom
and/or
⁠RDV AUG EU sas in France

For privacy-related questions, you can contact us at:
[email protected]

3. What information we collect

We may collect information such as:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Company name
  • Job title or profession
  • Event registration details
  • Event attendance information
  • Survey responses or feedback
  • Messages you send to us

We may also collect basic technical information when you visit our website, such as your device type, browser type, IP address and how you use the site.

4. How we use your information

We use your information to:

  • Manage event registrations and guest lists
  • Send event invitations, confirmations and updates
  • Communicate with attendees, exhibitors and partners
  • Manage exhibitor participation
  • Share relevant information about future RDV events
  • Improve our website, events and services
  • Meet legal, accounting and administrative requirements

5. Sharing information with exhibitors

Design RDV is a professional trade event designed to connect visitors with selected brands and exhibitors. Where relevant, we may share limited attendee information with exhibitors participating in the event you attend, such as your name, company and professional role. This is done to support the professional purpose of the event and to help exhibitors follow up with relevant visitors.

6. Marketing communications

We may contact you about future RDV events, news or opportunities if:

  • You have signed up to receive communications from us
  • You have attended one of our events
  • You have shown interest in RDV or similar professional design events

You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

7. Service providers

We use trusted third-party service providers to help us run our business and events.

These may include providers for:

  • Website hosting
  • Email communications
  • CRM and contact management
  • Event registration
  • Accounting and invoicing
  • Document management
  • Analytics

These providers only process data where needed to provide their services to us.

8. International operations

Because RDV operates between the UK and Europe, your data may be shared between our UK and French entities. Where required, we take appropriate steps to protect your data when it is transferred between countries.

9. How long we keep your data

We only keep personal data for as long as necessary.

As a general rule:

  • Active contacts are kept while we have an ongoing relationship with them
  • Inactive contacts may be deleted after a maximum of 3 years without meaningful interaction
  • Financial and legal records are kept for as long as required by law

10. Cookies and website tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar tools to understand how visitors use the site and to improve the website experience. Cookies may help us understand which pages are visited, how people arrive at the site, and how the site performs. You can usually control cookies through your browser settings.

11. Photography and video at events

Photography and video may be taken at RDV events for marketing, communication and promotional purposes. If you do not wish to appear in photography or video, please let our team know before or during the event.

12. Your rights

You have rights over your personal data, including the right to:

  • Ask what personal data we hold about you
  • Ask us to correct inaccurate information
  • Ask us to delete your data
  • Object to certain uses of your data
  • Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To make a request, please contact:
[email protected]

13. Keeping your data safe

We take reasonable steps to keep your personal data safe and secure. This includes limiting access to personal data, using secure systems, and working with trusted service providers.

14. Links to other websites

Our website may include links to other websites. We are not responsible for how those websites collect, use or protect your personal data. We recommend reading their privacy policies before sharing information with them.

15. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will be available on our website.

Last updated: May 2026

16. Contact us

For any privacy questions, please contact:

RDV Events Ltd / RDV AUG EU sas
Email: [email protected]