Introduction
This Privacy & Cookies Policy explains how the Rural and Industrial Design and Building Association (RIDBA) (“we”, “us” or “our”) collects, uses, stores and protects personal data when you visit our website or interact with us online.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal data in a transparent and responsible manner, in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
This policy applies to our website and any related online services, communications or interactions where we collect personal data. It explains how we handle personal data, how cookies are used on our website, and the rights you have in relation to your personal information.
Please read this policy carefully to understand how we manage and protect your personal data.
Who We Are
The Rural and Industrial Design and Building Association (RIDBA) is a UK-based trade association representing professionals and organisations involved in the design, manufacture and construction of rural and industrial buildings.
For the purposes of data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), RIDBA is the data controller in respect of any personal data collected through our website and related online services. This means we are responsible for determining how and why personal data is processed.
How to Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy & Cookies Policy or how we handle personal data, please contact us using the details below.
You can contact RIDBA by email at [email protected] or by using the contact details provided on our website. We will respond to privacy-related enquiries as promptly as possible and in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.
How We Handle Personal Data
We collect and process personal data only where it is necessary for the operation of our website, the administration of our activities, and the delivery of our services as a trade association. Personal data may include information such as names, contact details, professional information and other details provided to us through our website or communications.
We use personal data for purposes including responding to enquiries, processing applications, administering membership and events, maintaining our website, and communicating with individuals in connection with our activities. We do not collect more personal data than is necessary for these purposes.
Our processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). Depending on the circumstances, we rely on lawful bases such as legitimate interests, consent, and the performance of a contract to process personal data.
We may share personal data with third parties where this is necessary for the operation of our website or services, or where required by law. This may include technical service providers, website hosting services, or other professional service providers. We do not sell personal data to third parties.
We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including to meet legal, regulatory, administrative or security requirements. When personal data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised where appropriate.
We take appropriate organisational and technical measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or alteration. Access to personal data is limited to those who need it for legitimate purposes.
Personal data is primarily processed within the United Kingdom. Where personal data is processed outside the UK, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with data protection legislation.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to help websites function effectively, improve user experience, and provide information to website operators.
We use cookies on our website to support its operation and functionality, to help ensure the website works correctly, and to improve the way the website performs. Some cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems.
Other cookies may be used to support website functionality or to understand how the website is used, but only where this is permitted under applicable data protection and privacy legislation.
Further information about how you can control or manage cookies can be found in the How to Manage Cookies section of this policy.
Third-Party Services and Embedded Content
Our website may make use of third-party services to support its operation and functionality. These may include services that provide website hosting, security, or technical support.
From time to time, our website may also include embedded content from third-party websites, such as videos, images, or other media. Embedded content from third-party websites behaves in the same way as if you have visited those websites directly.
Third-party services and embedded content may collect data about you, use cookies, or track your interaction with the embedded content in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not control how third-party websites or services collect or use personal data and encourage you to review their privacy policies for further information.
Where we use third-party services that involve the processing of personal data, we take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.
Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have certain rights in relation to your personal data.
These rights include:
- The right to access – You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we delete your personal data, where there is no lawful reason for us to continue processing it.
- The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that we limit how your personal data is used in certain circumstances.
- The right to object – You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in certain situations.
- The right to data portability – Where applicable, you have the right to request that your personal data is transferred to you or another organisation in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format.
Please note that these rights are not absolute and may be subject to legal or contractual limitations.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, or if you have any questions about how your personal data is handled, please contact us using the details provided in the How to Contact Us section of this policy.
How to Manage Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies, or to receive a notification when cookies are being set.
Please note that if you disable or block certain cookies, some parts of our website may not function as intended.
Information about how to manage cookies in common web browsers can usually be found in the browser’s help or support pages. If you would like more information about cookies in general, including how to manage or delete them, you may find the following website helpful: www.allaboutcookies.org.
If we introduce additional cookie controls or consent mechanisms on our website in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly.
Changes to This Privacy & Cookies Policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or how we operate our website and services.
Any updates will be published on this page and will take effect from the date they are posted. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to ensure you remain informed about how we handle personal data and use cookies.