Privacy Statement

Last updated: 30 April 2025

At Women in Platforms, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
This notice explains how we collect, store, and use your personal information.
We only use your data in ways that are fair, transparent, and necessary for the running of our community.

Who We Are

Women in Platforms is an independent, volunteer-led community designed to support and connect women working in the financial advice, fintech, investment and pension platform space.
Our website address is: https://www.womeninplatforms.org.uk

What Information We Collect

We may collect and store the following types of personal data:

- Your name and email address (if you subscribe to our updates or attend events)
- Your job title and company name (if provided)
- Communications or feedback you provide to us
- Event attendance records or participation details
- Social media interactions, where relevant

We do not collect sensitive personal data.
We may share your data with third parties who co-host events with us, and this is not for commercial gain.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

- Keep you informed about upcoming events, updates, or opportunities related to Women in Platforms
- Manage event registrations and attendance
- Share community news, initiatives, or campaigns
- Respond to your enquiries or feedback

We will contact you if you have registered interest in any previous or future event, typically through an opt-in form.

Our Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on:

- Consent — when you sign up for updates or give us permission to contact you
- Legitimate interests — where it is necessary to maintain and develop the Women in Platforms community (e.g. managing events or sending updates to members)

Data Storage and Security

Your information is stored securely using reputable digital tools and platforms (e.g. mailing list services like Mailchimp or Google Workspace).
We take reasonable steps to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

How Long We Keep Your Data

We will keep your personal information for as long as you are an active member of the community or until you ask us to remove it.
You can unsubscribe or request deletion at any time by contacting us at hello@womeninplatforms.org.uk.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct or update your information
- Withdraw your consent at any time
- Request the deletion of your personal data

To do so, please email us at hello@womeninplatforms.org.uk.

Changes to This Privacy Notice

We may update this notice from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on our website.
If they are significant, we’ll let you know via email (if you’re subscribed).

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this notice or how we use your data, please get in touch:

📧 hello@womeninplatforms.org.uk
🌐 https://www.womeninplatforms.org.uk