Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 21 May 2025

1. Introduction

The British Association of Reinforcement (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website https://www.uk-bar.org (the “Site”).
We are a data controller for the purposes of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information We May Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

a. Information You Provide to Us

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Organisation/Company name
  • Address
  • Any other information you choose to provide via contact forms, membership registration, or other website interactions

b. Information We May Collect Automatically

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referral source
  • Duration of visit, page views, and website navigation paths (via cookies and analytics)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries or support requests
  • Provide membership services
  • Manage and improve our website
  • Send updates, newsletters, or other communications (if you have opted in)
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletters or marketing communications
  • Contract: Where processing is necessary for membership services or other agreements
  • Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Legitimate interests: To manage and improve our website, and communicate relevant updates to our members

5. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with trusted third parties where necessary to operate our website and services, including:

  • IT and website hosting providers
  • Email marketing services (e.g., Mailchimp)
  • Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)

All third parties are required to handle your data in compliance with UK data protection law.

6. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may transfer your data outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

8. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have rights including:

  • The right to access your data
  • The right to correct or delete your data
  • The right to object to or restrict processing
  • The right to data portability
  • The right to withdraw consent (where applicable)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: [Insert contact email]

9. Cookies

We may use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these websites.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you can contact us at:

The British Association of Reinforcement

Email: selliott@uk-bar.org