Overview
The Franco-British Data Society (the "Society") collects personal data through its website and commits to protecting it through appropriate security measures. By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Data We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data:
- Identity data: first name, last name, username or similar identifier.
- Technical data: IP address, browser information, device details.
- Profile data: usernames, passwords, preferences, survey responses.
- Contact data: postal address, email address, phone number.
- Financial data: bank and payment-card details (for paid memberships).
- Transaction data: payment information for services.
- Marketing data: communication preferences.
- Interaction data: forum and event contributions.
- Cookie data: see our Cookie Policy.
- Analytics data: third-party analysis through Google Analytics.
How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to provide and improve the Society's services, to manage memberships and events, and to communicate with you about activities you have chosen to receive.
Data Sharing
Your personal information remains confidential and is never sold. Sharing only occurs with:
- Legal authorities, when we are obligated to.
- Business partners, under written confidentiality agreements.
- Sub-contractors and service providers, including: Abstract27 (hosting), Ghost (CMS), Mailgun (transactional email), Google Analytics (analytics), Brevo (newsletter), Eventbrite (events), Stripe (payments), Microsoft OneDrive and Dropbox (storage).
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing of, and port your personal data. You may also object to processing or withdraw your consent at any time. To exercise any of these rights, please contact secretary@francobritishdatasociety.org.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ico.org.uk).
Data Retention
Personal data is kept for as long as necessary to provide the services you have requested, and is typically retained for up to five years after the end of our relationship. Longer periods may apply where required for legal or accounting compliance.
Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss or disclosure. Despite our efforts, no internet transmission is fully secure; if you have any concern about your data, please contact us.
Last updated: 5 May 2026. For any privacy-related question, please contact secretary@francobritishdatasociety.org.