Website Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to the Agricultural Law Association privacy notice.

The Agricultural Law Association respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy notice explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website and use our electronic Member Database. It also informs you of your rights and how the law protects you.

1. Important Information and Who We Are

Purpose of this Privacy Notice

This privacy notice provides information on how the Agricultural Law Association collects and processes your personal data through this website and the Member Database, including data you provide when becoming a member or booking an event. This website is not intended for children.

Controller

The Agricultural Law Association is the controller of your personal data. Our Data Protection Officer (DPO) is Marianne Barrett-Rogers.

Contact Details:

• Email: enquiries@ala.org.uk
• Address: Office 1, The Stackyard, Bulwick, Northamptonshire, NN17 3DY
• Phone: 07885 643341

You may also contact the ICO at www.ico.org.uk.

Changes to the Privacy Notice

This version was last updated on 22 January 2021.

Third-party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

2. The Data We Collect About You

We may collect the following personal data:

• Identity Data: name, title, age group, qualifications
• Contact Data: address, email, phone
• Transaction Data: payment and event details
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, OS
• Profile Data: login details, preferences, feedback
• Usage Data: how you use our site
• Marketing Data: preferences in receiving marketing

We do not collect special category data or data on criminal convictions.

If You Fail to Provide Personal Data

We may not be able to provide services or maintain membership if required data is not provided.

3. How Is Your Personal Data Collected?

• Direct interactions: filling in forms, emails, calls
• Automated technologies: cookies and analytics

Cookie Policy

We use cookies to personalize content, provide social features, and analyze traffic. You can manage your preferences via our website cookie settings.

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your data:

• To perform our contract with you (e.g., membership)
• For legitimate interests (e.g., improve services, collect debts)
• To comply with legal obligations
• With your consent (e.g., marketing)

Marketing

We will obtain your opt-in consent before sharing your data with third parties for marketing. You can opt out at any time.

5. Disclosures of Your Personal Data

We may share your data with:

• Internal and external service providers
• Event coordinators and professional advisors
• Future business partners if we merge or sell

6. International Transfers

Data may be transferred outside the EEA (e.g., to Zoho Corporation). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

7. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your data and limit access to authorized individuals only. In case of a breach, we will notify you and relevant authorities.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary. If you cancel or don’t renew membership, your data will be deleted unless anonymized for research.

9. Your Legal Rights

You have rights including:

• Access to your data
• Correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion
• Object to processing
• Restrict processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us.