Privacy Policy

The Fashion Think Tank
Owned and operated by Pace Partnership London Ltd

Last updated: 31/7/26

1. Introduction

The Fashion Think Tank ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect personal information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletters, become a member, access our reports, contact us or use any of our services.

The Fashion Think Tank is owned and operated by Pace Partnership London Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales.

For the purposes of applicable data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, Pace Partnership London Ltd is the data controller responsible for your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

Information you provide to us

This may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Company name

  • Job title

  • Contact details

  • Membership information

  • Billing information

  • Communication preferences

  • Information provided when contacting us, subscribing to newsletters, downloading reports, registering for events or completing forms.

Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect technical information including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Operating system

  • Website usage information

  • Pages visited and interactions with our website

This information helps us improve website performance and understand how our audience uses our services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information to:

  • Provide access to memberships and member services;

  • Deliver reports, research and publications;

  • Send newsletters and industry updates;

  • Respond to enquiries;

  • Process payments;

  • Manage subscriptions;

  • Improve our website and services;

  • Understand audience engagement;

  • Develop relevant content and insights;

  • Maintain website security;

  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations.

We only process personal information where we have a lawful basis to do so under UK GDPR.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal information under the following lawful bases:

Consent

Where you have chosen to subscribe to newsletters, marketing communications or optional cookies.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us.

Contract

Where processing is necessary to provide services you have requested, including memberships, reports or paid services.

Legitimate Interests

Where processing is necessary for the operation and improvement of The Fashion Think Tank, including improving our content, understanding readership and maintaining website security.

Legal Obligations

Where we are required to process information to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

5. Newsletters and Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to The Fashion Think Tank newsletter or provide consent to receive communications, we may send you:

  • Industry updates;

  • New report announcements;

  • Research insights;

  • Events and membership information;

  • Relevant updates about The Fashion Think Tank.

We use Mailchimp to manage email communications and subscriber lists.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information to third parties.

6. Membership and Payments

If you become a member of The Fashion Think Tank, we may collect information required to:

  • Create and manage your membership;

  • Provide access to member content;

  • Process payments;

  • Manage renewals;

  • Communicate important membership information.

Payments are processed securely through Stripe.

The Fashion Think Tank does not store your full payment card details.

Stripe processes payment information in accordance with its own privacy and security policies.

7. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to help operate and improve our website.

Cookies may be used to:

  • Ensure website functionality;

  • Understand how visitors use our website;

  • Improve user experience;

  • Measure website performance.

We use Google Analytics to understand website traffic and user behaviour.

Where required by law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie management tools.

8. Sharing Your Information

We may share personal information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our business, including:

  • Mailchimp (email communications);

  • Stripe (payment processing);

  • Google Analytics (website analytics);

  • Website hosting and technology providers.

These providers process information only for the purposes required to provide their services and are expected to maintain appropriate security and confidentiality standards.

We may also disclose information where required by law, regulation or legal proceedings.

9. International Data Transfers

Some service providers we use may process information outside the United Kingdom.

Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.

10. How We Protect Your Information

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against:

  • Unauthorised access;

  • Loss;

  • Misuse;

  • Alteration;

  • Disclosure.

While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no online service can guarantee complete security.

11. How Long We Keep Your Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, including:

  • Providing services;

  • Maintaining membership records;

  • Meeting legal obligations;

  • Resolving disputes;

  • Maintaining business records.

When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

12. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information;

  • Request correction of inaccurate information;

  • Request deletion of your information;

  • Object to certain processing;

  • Request restriction of processing;

  • Request transfer of your information;

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.

You also have the right to make a complaint to the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe your information has not been handled appropriately.

13. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms or services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties and recommend reviewing their privacy policies separately.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our services, technology or legal requirements.

Any updates will be published on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:

The Fashion Think Tank
Owned and operated by Pace Partnership London Ltd

Email: info@pacepartnershiplondon.com

Registered Office:
Unit L32, Bletchley Business Campus Barton Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, England, MK2 3HU

Company Number:
14711027