Empower UK: Our Privacy Policy

Please see our Privacy Policy below. This is what you are agreeing to when you submit any information or contact details to us.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 25/11/2024

At Empower UK, your privacy is our utmost priority. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you register your interest or become a member of Empower UK. By registering with us, you are agreeing to the terms set out below.

1. What Information We Collect

When you register an interest in Empower UK, we may collect the following details:

Personal Identification Information: Your name, email address, postal address, telephone number, and any other identifiers you provide.
Demographic Information: Age, gender, and any other details that help us understand our community better.
Membership Preferences: Information about your interests, how you heard about us, and your preferred methods of communication.
Usage Data: We may collect details about your visit to our website, including the pages viewed, the time spent on the site, and your IP address, through the use of cookies and similar technologies.

This data helps us create a tailored experience and communicate relevant updates about Empower UK.

2. How We Use Your Information

We will use your personal data only for the following purposes:

Membership Administration: To manage your registration, process your membership, and update your details as needed.
Communication: To send you newsletters, updates, and information about upcoming events or initiatives that we think might be of interest to you.
Service Improvement: To monitor, maintain, and improve the performance of our website and overall member experience.
Compliance and Legal Obligations: To adhere to applicable laws and regulations, including data protection laws in the UK.

We do not use your data for any purpose other than those explicitly stated here without your further consent.

3. Communication

We understand the value of clear and respectful communication. You will only receive messages that are directly relevant to your membership or registration with Empower UK. We promise not to spam you. If at any time you wish to opt out of our communications, you can easily unsubscribe using the link provided in our emails or by contacting us directly.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely on servers based in the UK and is only accessible to authorised personnel at Empower UK. We use a variety of technical and organisational measures – including encryption, firewalls, and access control procedures – to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, or misuse. Rest assured, we take every precaution to keep your information safe.

5. Your Rights

Under the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK GDPR, you have several rights regarding your personal data, including:

The Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
The Right to Rectification: Ask us to correct any inaccuracies in your information.
The Right to Erasure: Request that we delete your personal data under certain circumstances.
The Right to Restrict Processing: Limit the way we use your data.
The Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly used format.
The Right to Object: Object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@join-empower.uk.

6. Third-Party Services

To support our operations, we may employ third-party service providers – for instance, for email marketing, data storage, or website analytics. We ensure that all third-party partners are carefully vetted and comply with UK data protection laws. These providers are only given access to your data for the sole purpose of assisting with our operations and are not permitted to use your data for any other purpose.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or updates to UK data protection laws. Any material changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, we will notify you directly via email or through our website. Please check this policy regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please do not hesitate to get in touch:

Email: hello@join-empower.uk

Thank you for placing your trust in Empower UK. We are dedicated to ensuring that your personal data is treated with the utmost care and respect, and we remain committed to safeguarding your privacy.