Privacy Policy
Introduction
In 2018, the European Union’s (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect. Organisations must now have a valid and lawful basis (or purpose) for processing personal information. This involves identifying why the personal information is required and what transactional relationship exists between the organisation and the individual.
This privacy policy explains how we use any personal information we collect about you when you interact with NAMSS.
What information do we collect about you?
We collect information about you when you register as a member with NAMSS but this is in relation to your professional contact information which is already in the public domain e.g. your College and its address, your job title, your business email and telephone number.
We also collect information when you voluntarily attend regional events, conferences, participate in competitions and award nominations and complete member surveys. This information will once again be your professional details only with the exception of surveys which are often anonymous and specific personal information (e.g. dietary requirements, access requirements) for events/conferences. Please see ‘How long we keep your data’ below for details of how we process specific personal information for these purposes.
How will we use the information about you?
We collect information about you to process your membership, manage your online and member accounts and to email you about other events and services we think may be of interest to you.
NAMSS will not share your information for marketing purposes with other organisations except where required to do so by law or, where we have obtained your permission to do so in advance.
Members’ Events and Services
We will send you information about NAMSS events and services as well as offers from other organisations which may be of interest to you.
NAMSS Jiscmail
You can opt out of receiving NAMSS jiscmail or other email-based communications, simply follow the online instructions or contact info@namss.ac.uk for support with this.
If you no longer wish to be a member of NAMSS, contact info@namss.ac.uk.
Access to your information and correction
You have the right to request a copy of the information that we hold about you. If you would like a copy of some or all of your information, please email info@namss.ac.uk. We want to make sure that your information is accurate and up to date. You may ask us to correct inaccurate information via info@namss.ac.uk.
Other websites
Our website contains links to other websites. This privacy policy only applies to NAMSS so when you link to other websites you should read their privacy policies too.
Changes to our privacy policy
We will place any updates on this web page.
How to contact us
If you have any questions about our privacy policy or information we hold about you, please contact our Administrator via: info@namss.ac.uk.