Last updated: 12 December 2024

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The BA Economics Society at The University of Manchester is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you become a member or participate in society activities and events.

By joining the BA Economics Society or engaging with us, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Basic Contact Information: Name, email address, student ID, and other contact details.

• Membership Information: Membership status, membership fees (if applicable), and relevant academic details such as course/programme.

• Event Participation: Information related to your participation in society events (e.g., event registration, attendance).

• Feedback and Communication: Any feedback you provide during or after events, and communications between you and the society.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal data we collect for the following purposes:

• Membership Management: To process membership registrations, manage member records, and send updates about society activities and events.

• Event Management: To register you for events, send event reminders, and collect feedback after events.

• Communication: To communicate with you about society news, upcoming events, opportunities, and relevant announcements.

• Legal and Administrative Purposes: To comply with any legal or regulatory requirements, including reporting to The University of Manchester.

3. How We Share Your Information

• Internal Use: Your personal data will primarily be used within the BA Economics Society to support your membership and participation in events.

• Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party services (e.g., event platforms or email providers) to facilitate communication and event management. These third parties are obligated to handle your data securely and only for the purposes for which they are engaged.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, for example, to comply with a legal obligation or respond to a valid request from authorities.

4. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including complying with any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. If you no longer wish to be a member of the BA Economics Society, you may request that we remove your data, and we will comply in accordance with applicable laws.

5. Your Rights

Under data protection law, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

• Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

• Correction: You have the right to request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information we hold about you.

• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain conditions.

• Objection: You have the right to object to how your data is processed in certain circumstances.

• Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details below.

6. Data Security

We are committed to protecting the security of your personal data. We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, please note that no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and other tracking technologies (such as web beacons or analytics) to monitor website usage, improve the user experience, and understand how members engage with our digital content. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

8. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website, emails, or event communications may contain links to third-party websites or services. Please note that this Privacy Policy only applies to data collected by the BA Economics Society, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed. Any changes will be communicated to you via email or through other relevant channels. The updated policy will be posted on our website with the date of the last revision.