International Tin Association Privacy Policy

1. Introduction
1.1 We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our members, business contacts and website visitors.

1.2 This policy applies where we are acting as a data controller with respect to personal data in other words, where we determine the purposes and means of the processing of that personal data.

1.3 We collect and store personal data in the course of our normal business processes including emails, events, meetings and website engagement as well as correspondence relating to contracts and financial transactions.

1.4 Your rights in regard to how we hold and process your data are set out below. Our data collection and processing contacts with you will include links to this privacy policy and appropriate opt-in and opt-out mechanisms. To unsubscribe from any of our mailing lists contact us using the details in Section 15 or follow any unsubscribe link included in our emails.

1.5 In this policy, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to International Tin Association Ltd For more information about us, see Section 15.

2. How we use your personal data
2.1 In this Section 2, we have set out:
(a) the general categories of personal data that we may process;
(b) the purposes for which we may process personal data; and
(c) the legal bases of the processing.
We collect and process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. We only collect data that is necessary for our operations and services, and we ensure that personal data is processed securely, lawfully, fairly, and transparently. The following subsections describe the categories of data we may process, why we process it, and the legal grounds on which we rely.

2.2 Customer and Marketing Data
We may process data relating to our customers and prospective customers, “customer data”, “marketing data” and “newsletter data” including names, employers, job titles, contact details, and communication records. This data may be processed using platforms such as Dropbox, OneDrive and Mailchimp, as data processors acting on our behalf, for secure storage and management. It is used to manage relationships, communicate with customers, promote events and services, send newsletters and maintain records. The legal basis for this processing is our legitimate interests in managing customer relationships and marketing activities, and, where relevant, the performance of a contract. We may also process this data where necessary for compliance with a legal obligation or in connection with actual or potential legal claims.

2.3 Events and Conference Participation
We may process data relating to event participants, “event data” including names, contact details, organisational affiliations, dietary/accessibility requirements, and payment information where relevant. This data is processed using the Cvent event platform, as a data processor acting on our behalf, and is used for event registration, administration, communication, and participation facilitation. The legal basis for processing is our legitimate interests in managing events and communications, and, where applicable, performance of a contract.

2.4 Surveys and Industry Research
We may process data collected through surveys, “survey data” including names, company affiliations, and confidential business information, using platforms such as JotForm, as data processors acting on our behalf. This data is used to conduct research, monitor trends, generate industry insights, and produce anonymised reports. The legal basis for this processing is our legitimate interests in research and strategic planning, and where appropriate, consent. We ensure confidentiality and do not share identifiable responses without permission.

2.5 Financial Transactions
We may process financial data “financial data” including names, contact and billing details, and transaction history using the Sage platform as a data processor acting on our behalf. This data is used to manage invoicing, payments, accounting, and compliance. The legal basis for processing is performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, and our legitimate interests in financial administration.

2.6 Tin Valley Technology Platform
We may process data relating to engagement with our Tin Valley technology platform, “technology data” including contact information, organisation, and participation metrics. This data, collected through the vFairs platform, as a data processor acting on our behalf, is used to support technology showcasing, virtual events, and collaborative projects. The legal basis is our legitimate interests in supporting innovation and promoting industry collaboration.

2.7 Tin Desk Market Intelligence Platform
We may process personal data relating to the use of the Tin Desk platform, “markets client data” including customer names, organisational details, subscription status, and access logs, via the Content Catalyst platform as a data processor acting on our behalf. This data is used to deliver and manage access to market intelligence services and publications. The legal basis for processing is performance of a contract and our legitimate interests in managing access and improving service delivery.

2.8 Insurance, Legal and Regulatory Purposes
We may also process personal data where necessary for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims, whether in court proceedings or in administrative or out-of-court procedures. This may include processing for legal compliance, insurance coverage, risk management, and dispute resolution. The legal basis for such processing is our legitimate interests, namely the protection and assertion of our legal rights, your legal rights and the legal rights of others, or compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject.

2.9 Data Provided by Others
Please do not supply any other person’s personal data to us, unless we prompt you to do so or you have their clear and documented permission to share such data.

3. Providing your personal data to others
3.1 We may disclose “customer data” related to our work on the EU REACH Directive compliance for tin metal to Aurubis Beerse nv insofar as reasonably necessary for the purposes and on the legal bases set out in this policy under Section 2.2 and in specific relation to the legal requirement under the EU REACH Directive to disclose data on REACH registrants to the lead registrant. Information about Aurubis Beerse nv can be found at https://www.aurubis.com/beerse /

3.2 We may disclose “customer data” related to our work on the ITSCI programme subcontractors and partners in Synergy, PACT, TIC and Chainpoint insofar as reasonably necessary for the purposes and on the legal bases set out in this policy under Section 2.2 and in specific relation to the operation of the programme on behalf of its members. Information about these parties can be found at http://synergy-global.net, http://www.pactworld.org/, https://www.tanb.org & https://www.chainpoint.com

3.3 We may disclose “customer data” related to our work on the Tin Code to sub-contractors and partners at Green Horizons Environmental Consultants Ltd in so far as reasonably necessary for the purposes and on the legal bases set out in this policy under Section 2.2. Information about Green Horizons Environmental Consultants Ltd can be found at https://green-horizons.co.uk/environmentalconsultants.php

3.4 We may disclose “customer data” to Sphera in so far as reasonably necessary for the purposes and on the legal bases set out in this policy under Section 2.2 and in specific relation to our work on life-cycle assessments. Information about Sphera can be found at https://sphera.com/

3.5 We may disclose “marketing data” and “events data” relating to events to Cognition, who are a GDPR compliant subsidiary of our company, insofar as reasonably necessary for the purposes, on the legal bases set out in this policy under Section 2.3 and in specific relation to the marketing and organisation of events. Information about Cognition can be found at www.cognition-am.com

3.6 We may disclose your personal data to our insurers and/or professional advisers insofar as reasonably necessary for the purposes of obtaining or maintaining insurance coverage, managing risks, obtaining professional advice, or the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims, whether in court proceedings or in an administrative or out-of-court procedure.

3.7 Financial transactions relating to services “financial data” may be handled by our payment services provider Barclaycard. We will share transaction data with our payment services provider only to the extent necessary for the purposes of processing your payments, refunding such payments and dealing with complaints and queries relating to such payments and refunds. You can find information about the payment services providers’ privacy policies and practices at https://www.barclaycard.co.uk/business/privacy-and-cookie-policy

3.8 In addition to the specific disclosures of personal data set out in Section 2, we may disclose your personal data where such disclosure is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject, or in order to protect your vital interests or the vital interests of another natural person. We may also disclose your personal data where such disclosure is necessary for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims, whether in court proceedings or in an administrative or out-of-court procedure.

4. International transfers of your personal data
4.1 In this Section 4, we provide information about the circumstances in which your personal data may be transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

4.2 We have offices in China that are working towards GDPR compliance but we will not transfer your personal data to them at the present time without your explicit consent to do so.

4.3 We may transfer “customer data” to third party Mailchimp (Rocket Science Group), and OneDrive (Microsoft). Mailchimp (an Intuit company) is compliant with the UK GDPR and is based in the United States. Data transfers are safeguarded through Intuit’s certification under the UK Extension to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (the UK-US Data Bridge) and Microsoft is compliant with the UK GDPR and is based in the United States. Data transfers are safeguarded through Microsoft’s certification under the UK Extension to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (the UK-US Data Bridge). These insofar as reasonably necessary for the purposes and on the legal bases set out in this policy under Section 2.2. Information about Mailchimp can be found at https://mailchimp.com/legal & Microsoft at https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/privacy/privacystatement

4.4 We may transfer “customer data” related to our work on the ITSCI programme to third party DropBox, which organisation is compliant with the UK GDPR and is based in the United States. Data transfers are safeguarded through Dropbox’s certification under the UK Extension to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (the UK-US Data Bridge), insofar as reasonably necessary for the purposes and on the legal bases set out in this policy under Sections 2.2 and specifically in relation to operation of the ITSCI programme. Information about DropBox can be found at https://www.dropbox.com/privacy

4.5 We may transfer “customer data” related to our work on the Tin Code to third party DropBox, which organisation Dropbox is compliant with the UK GDPR and is based in the United States. Data transfers are safeguarded through Dropbox’s certification under the UK Extension to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (the UK-US Data Bridge), insofar as reasonably necessary for the purposes and on the legal bases set out in this policy under Sections 2.2 and specifically in relation to operation of the Tin Code. Information about DropBox can be found at https://www.dropbox.com/privacy

4.6 We may transfer “marketing data” and “event data” to third parties Mailchimp (Rocket Science Group), and Cvent and “newsletter data” to Mailchimp. Mailchimp (an Intuit company) is compliant with the UK GDPR and is based in the United States. Data transfers are safeguarded through Intuit’s certification under the UK Extension to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (the UK-US Data Bridge) and Cvent is compliant with the UK GDPR and is based in the United States. Data transfers are safeguarded through Cvent’s certification under the UK Extension to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (the UK-US Data Bridge). These insofar as reasonably necessary for the purposes and on the legal bases set out in this policy under Sections 2.2. Information about these parties can be found at https://mailchimp.com/legal & https://www.cvent.com/en/privacy-policy

4.7 We may transfer “survey data” to third party JotForm which organization is compliant with the UK GDPR and is based in the United States. As JotForm is not certified under the UK-US Data Bridge, data transfers are safeguarded through the use of the UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA) or the UK Addendum to the EU Standard Contractual Clauses, insofar as reasonably necessary for the purposes and on the legal bases set out in this policy under Sections 2.4. Information about JotForm can be found at https://www.jotform.com/privacy

4.8 We may transfer “markets client data” to third party Content Catalyst which organisation is based in the United Kingdom. As such, no international data transfer occurs, and data is processed within the jurisdiction of the UK GDPR, insofar as reasonably necessary for the purposes and legal bases set out in this policy under Sections 2.7. Information about Content Catalyst can be found at https://contentcatalyst.com/legal

4.9 We may transfer “technology data” to third party vFairs which organisation is compliant with the UK GDPR and is based in the United States. As vFairs is not certified under the UK-US Data Bridge, data transfers are safeguarded through the use of the UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA) or the UK Addendum to the EU Standard Contractual Clauses, insofar as reasonably necessary for the purposes and legal bases set out in this policy under Sections 2.7. Information about vFairs can be found at https://cmw.vfairs.com/en/privacy-policy

5. Retaining and deleting personal data
5.1 This Section 5 sets out our data retention policies and procedure, which are designed to help ensure that we comply with our legal obligations in relation to the retention and deletion of personal data.

5.2 Personal data that we process for any purpose or purposes shall not be kept for longer than is necessary for that purpose or those purposes.

5.3 We will retain your personal data as follows:
a) “customer data” will be retained for a maximum period of six years following our last active contact with you.
b) “marketing data”, “survey data” “newsletter data” “technology data” & “markets client data” will be retained until you ask us to unsubscribe or to delete your personal data from those categories
c) “financial data” including your name, email address, telephone numbers, financial accounting specifications will be retained for a maximum of three years after our last active contact with you. Records of our financial transactions with you will be deleted on a rolling three year basis.

5.4 Notwithstanding the other provisions of this Section 5, we may retain your personal data where such retention is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject, or in order to protect your vital interests or the vital interests of another natural person.

6. Security of personal data
6.1 We will take appropriate technical and organisational precautions to secure your personal data and to prevent the loss, misuse or alteration of your personal data.

6.2 We will store all your personal data on secure servers and cloud hosted services, accessed by personal computers and mobile devices, and in secure manual record-keeping systems.

6.3 Electronic personal data stored on-site will be secured in password protected accounts and/or Excel spreadsheets in identified locations on a secure server with restricted access and encrypted on-site and off-site daily backup.

6.4 Electronic personal data stored in the cloud will be secured in password protected accounts for third party processors identified in Section 2 with restricted access using security measures detailed in their privacy policies available online.

6.5 Manual record-keeping systems are stored on-site in locked cabinets with restricted access

6.6 You acknowledge that the transmission of unencrypted (or inadequately encrypted) data over the internet is inherently insecure, and we cannot guarantee the security of data sent over the internet.

7. Amendments
7.1 We may update this policy from time to time by publishing a new version on our website.

7.2 You should check this page occasionally to ensure you are happy with any changes to this policy.

7.3 We may notify you of significant changes to this policy by email.

8. Your rights
8.1 In this Section 8, we have summarised the rights that you have under data protection law. Some of the rights are complex, and not all of the details have been included in our summaries. Accordingly, you should read the relevant laws and guidance from the regulatory authorities for a full explanation of these rights.

8.2 Your principal rights under data protection law are:
a) the right to access;
b) the right to rectification;
c) the right to erasure;
d) the right to restrict processing;
e) the right to object to processing;
f) the right to data portability;
g) the right to complain to a supervisory authority; and
h) the right to withdraw consent.

8.3 You have the right to confirmation as to whether or not we process your personal data and, where we do, access to the personal data, together with certain additional information. That additional information includes details of the purposes of the processing, the categories of personal data concerned and the recipients of the personal data. Providing the rights and freedoms of others are not affected, we will supply to you a copy of your personal data. The first copy will be provided free of charge, but additional copies may be subject to a reasonable fee

8.4 You have the right to have any inaccurate personal data about you rectified and, taking into account the purposes of the processing, to have any incomplete personal data about you completed.

8.5 In some circumstances you have the right to the erasure of your personal data without undue delay. Those circumstances include: the personal data are no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed; you withdraw consent to consent-based processing; you object to the processing under certain rules of applicable data protection law; the processing is for direct marketing purposes; and the personal data have been unlawfully processed. However, there are exclusions of the right to erasure. The general exclusions include where processing is necessary: [for exercising the right of freedom of expression and information; for compliance with a legal obligation; or for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims].

8.6 In some circumstances you have the right to restrict the processing of your personal data. Those circumstances are: you contest the accuracy of the personal data; processing is unlawful but you oppose erasure; we no longer need the personal data for the purposes of our processing, but you require personal data for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims; and you have objected to processing, pending the verification of that objection. Where processing has been restricted on this basis, we may continue to store your personal data. However, we will only otherwise process it: with your consent; for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims; for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person; or for reasons of important public interest.

8.7 You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data on grounds relating to your particular situation, but only to the extent that the legal basis for the processing is that the processing is necessary for: the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of any official authority vested in us; or the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by us or by a third party. If you make such an objection, we will cease to process the personal information unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing is for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.

8.8 You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes (including profiling for direct marketing purposes). If you make such an objection, we will cease to process your personal data for this purpose.

8.9 You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data for scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes on grounds relating to your particular situation, unless the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out for reasons of public interest.

8.10 To the extent that the legal basis for our processing of your personal data is:
(a) consent; or
(b) that the processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are party or in order to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract,
and such processing is carried out by automated means, you have the right to receive your personal data from us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. However, this right does not apply where it would adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.

8.11 If you consider that our processing of your personal information infringes data protection laws, you have a legal right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority responsible for data protection. You may do so in the EU member state of your habitual residence, your place of work or the place of the alleged infringement.

8.12 To the extent that the legal basis for our processing of your personal information is consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawal will not affect the lawfulness of processing before the withdrawal.

8.13 You may exercise any of your rights in relation to your personal data by written notice to us contacting our GDPR compliance officer whose details are given in Section 17.1 below.

9. Third party websites
9.1 Our website includes hyperlinks to, and details of, third party websites.

9.2 We have no control over, and are not responsible for, the privacy policies and practices of third parties.

10. Updating information
10.1 Please let us know if the personal information that we hold about you needs to be corrected or updated.

11. About cookies
11.1 A cookie is a file containing an identifier (a string of letters and numbers) that is sent by a web server to a web browser and is stored by the browser. The identifier is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server.

11.2 Cookies may be either “persistent” cookies or “session” cookies: a persistent cookie will be stored by a web browser and will remain valid until its set expiry date, unless deleted by the user before the expiry date; a session cookie, on the other hand, will expire at the end of the user session, when the web browser is closed.

11.3 Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.

12. Cookies that we use
12.1 We use cookies for the following purposes:
(a) cookie consent – we use cookies to store your preferences in relation to the use of cookies more generally. Cookies used for this purpose are: catAccCookies
(b) optimising performance – we use cookies to help us to manage traffic flow using load balancing. Cookies used for this purpose are:
DYNSRV

13. Cookies used by our service providers
13.1 Our service providers use cookies and those cookies may be stored on your computer when you visit our website.

13.2 We use Google Analytics to analyse the use of our website. Google Analytics gathers information about website use by means of cookies. The information gathered relating to our website is used to create reports about the use of our website. Google’s privacy policy is available at: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.
The relevant cookies are: _ga, _gat_gtag_UA_112700842_1 & _gid

14. Managing cookies
14.1 Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies and to delete cookies. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser, and from version to version. You can however obtain up-to-date information about blocking and deleting cookies via these links:
(a) https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en (Chrome);
(b) https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences (Firefox);
(c) http://www.opera.com/help/tutorials/security/cookies/ (Opera);
(d) https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies (Internet Explorer);
(e) https://support.apple.com/kb/PH21411 (Safari); and
(f) https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10-microsoft-edge-and-privacy (Edge).

15. Our details
15.1 Our services are owned and operated by International Tin Association Ltd

15.2 We are registered in England and Wales under registration number 2994115 and our registered office is at Unit 3, Curo Park, Frogmore, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 2DD, UK

15.3 Our principal place of business is at the address given in Section 17

15.4 You can contact us:
(a) by post, to the postal address given above;
(b) using our website contact form https://www.internationaltin.org/contact/ ;
(c) by telephone, on +44 (0)1727 875544; or
(d) by email, [email protected]

16. Data protection registration
16.1 We are registered as a data controller with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office.

16.2 Our data protection registration number is Z803143X

17. GDPR compliance officer
17.1 Our GDPR compliance officer’s contact details are:
Xin Li
[email protected]
International Tin Association Ltd
Unit 3, Curo Park
Frogmore
St Albans
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL2 2DD
United Kingdom
Policy Date: April 2025