Privacy Policy
FMCG Institute
Last updated: March 2026
1. Introduction
FMCG Institute Limited (“we”, “us”, “our”), a company incorporated in Ireland, operates international professional forums and networks for senior executives in the FMCG/CPG sector.
We are committed to protecting personal data and handling it responsibly in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
This policy explains how we collect, use, and retain personal data in the course of our activities.
2. What data we collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Name
Job title and company
Business email address
Professional contact details
Participation in forums, meetings, or events
Communications with us
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data.
3. How we collect data
We collect data:
Directly from you (e.g. when you engage with us through any channel, including email, LinkedIn, or participation in our forums)
From publicly available professional sources (e.g. LinkedIn or company websites), where relevant to our professional activities
Through referrals within our professional network
4. How we use your data
We process personal data to:
Invite and manage participation in FMCG Institute forums
Facilitate professional networking and peer dialogue
Communicate relevant industry events and initiatives
Maintain and develop our professional network
Improve our services and engagement
5. Legal basis for processing
We process personal data on the basis of legitimate interest in a professional B2B context.
Our legitimate interests include:
Building and maintaining a network of senior FMCG professionals
Facilitating industry dialogue and knowledge exchange
Communicating relevant opportunities and events
You have the right to object to this processing at any time.
6. Data sharing
We do not sell personal data.
We may share data where necessary:
Internally within our organisation
With trusted service providers supporting our operations
With event partners, where relevant and appropriate
All processing is carried out with appropriate safeguards. We do not share personal data for third-party marketing purposes.
7. Data retention
We retain personal data, including names, professional contact details, and records of participation, for as long as necessary to support our role as a professional network for senior FMCG executives.
Given the relationship-based nature of our activities, this may involve maintaining contact information and historical records over an extended period.
We periodically review our data to ensure it remains relevant, accurate, and appropriate. Where data is no longer relevant to our activities, we will delete or anonymise it.
We may retain certain data for longer where necessary to comply with legal obligations or to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.
8. Your rights
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to processing
Request restriction of processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
9. Data security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
10. Contact
For any privacy-related queries or requests, please contact:
FMCG Institute Limited
Registered in Ireland: Third Floor, Ulysses House, Foley Street, Dublin 1, Ireland.
info@fmcgi.com
11. Updates to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.