1. Who we are
The British Blockchain Association (The BBA CLG Ltd., company number 11091328) is responsible for personal information processed for its website, membership and related activities. For privacy enquiries, contact admin@britishblockchainassociation.org.
2. Information we collect
Depending on your interaction with BBA, this may include your name, email address, telephone number, postal address, organisation, professional role, correspondence, membership or fellowship application information, event registrations and payment records. Payment information is handled by the payment provider used for the transaction. Please avoid sending unnecessary sensitive information.
Website visits may generate technical information such as IP addresses, browser and device details, pages accessed and security logs. We may also receive relevant professional information from nominators, partner organisations or publicly available professional sources.
3. How and why we use information
We use information to respond to enquiries, administer membership and events, consider applications, provide requested services, communicate updates and maintain website security. Our legal basis depends on the activity: performing a contract or taking requested pre-contract steps; our legitimate interests in running the Association, communicating with its community and protecting services; meeting legal obligations; or your consent where required.
Where we rely on legitimate interests, these must be balanced against your rights. Information necessary for an application, booking or service is identified when requested; without it, we may be unable to process that request.
4. Communications and public profiles
You can unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link in the message or by contacting us. Necessary administrative messages may continue. Withdrawal of consent does not affect processing that was lawful before withdrawal.
Our website includes professional profiles and reports about BBA activities. If you have a concern about your name, photograph or other information appearing on the site, contact us so we can review it.
5. Service providers and sharing
Information may be shared with providers supporting website hosting, communications, payment processing, event administration and other services, where needed for that work. The new website is hosted by Webflow. Relevant information may also be shared with partners involved in the activity you participate in, professional advisers or authorities where legally required. Sharing must have an appropriate legal basis.
Providers may process information outside the UK. Where a transfer requires safeguards, applicable data-protection requirements must be met, for example through recognised adequacy arrangements or appropriate contractual safeguards. Contact us for information about arrangements relevant to your data.
6. Cookies, videos and external services
Cookies and similar technologies can support website operation, security and measurement. Some third-party content may collect technical information when loaded or used. Browser settings can restrict or delete cookies, although this may affect functionality. Where consent is required for non-essential technologies, it must be obtained before their use.
Links to YouTube, event platforms, publications and other external services take you to services with their own privacy notices. This notice does not govern those providers.
7. Retention and security
We retain information for the purposes for which it was collected, taking account of membership or service administration, correspondence, accounting obligations, dispute resolution and applicable legal requirements. Retention depends on the type of record and continuing need rather than a single period for all information. When no longer needed, information should be deleted or anonymised, subject to necessary backup retention.
We use technical and organisational measures intended to protect personal information. No internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.
8. Your rights
Depending on the circumstances, you may request access, correction, deletion, restriction or portability of your personal information, or object to processing. You may withdraw consent at any time and object to direct marketing. Rights are subject to applicable conditions and exceptions.
Send requests to admin@britishblockchainassociation.org. We may need information to verify your identity. You can also raise concerns with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK data protection regulator.
9. Children and changes to this notice
BBA’s services are primarily intended for adults. If you believe a child’s information has been provided inappropriately, please contact us.
We may revise this notice as the website and our activities develop. The date above identifies the latest version. Material changes will be communicated where appropriate.