Privacy and Policy

Effective Date: 11-2-2026

World CEO Council (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK Data Protection Act 2018 and EU GDPR. This policy explains what personal data we collect, why, and how we protect it.

1. Data We Collect

We may collect:

Personal details: name, email, phone, company, job title

Payment data: card or bank information for memberships, books, or events

Social media handles, professional profiles, and online interactions

Event participation information and survey responses

2. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

Contractual necessity (membership, book publication, events)

Legitimate interest (promoting executives and leadership stories)

Consent (media features, newsletters, communications)

3. How We Use Your Data

Provide memberships, books, magazine features, and event services

Publish and promote your leadership story

Communicate news, updates, and offers

Process payments securely

4. Sharing and Transfers

We may share your data with service providers for payment processing, email communication, and hosting.

Data may be transferred outside the UK/EU, but adequate protection measures are in place.

5. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies for website performance, analytics, and content improvement.

Users can manage cookies through browser settings.

6. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures.

No system is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you can:

Access, correct, or delete your personal data

Withdraw consent where applicable

Request restrictions on processing

Object to processing and data transfer


Requests should be sent to info@worldceocouncil.org.

8. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for membership, publications, events, or legal obligations.