This Policy explains when and why we collect personal information, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others and how we keep it secure.

We may change this Policy from time to time so please check this page occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes. By using our website, you’re agreeing to be bound by this Policy.

Any questions regarding this Policy and our privacy practices should be sent by email to info@sdfoundation.org.uk or by writing to Sustainable Development Foundation, The Foundry, 5 Baldwin Terrace, London, N1 7RU. Alternatively, you can contact us at +44 (0)20 7704 3501.

Who are we?

We are Sustainable Development Foundation (SDF), which is a private company limited by guarantee without share capital. SDF’s company registration number is 05647214 and our registered address is The Foundry, 5 Baldwin Terrace, London, N1 7RU.

How do we collect information from you?

We may collect information from you when you attend or exhibit at one of our events (when registering via email or booking online); apply to become a member or sponsor; submit an entry for an award; register to host a site visit or open day; or express an interest in our activities at a conference or trade show. We also collect information when you sign-up to our mailing list on our website.

When collecting your information via the above methods, we add your information to our mailing list (to receive newsletters and event updates) as we deem that you have a legitimate interest in our activities.

From 25th May 2018, we will no longer automatically add you to our mailing list and you must provide explicit consent by ticking the relevant tick-box when signing-up to our mailing list on our website; registering for an event or completing a membership application.

What type of information is collected from you?

The personal information we collect might include your name, company role, company name, address, email address and telephone number.

If you pay for an activity via BACS or cheque, we will also collect your payment information. If you charge us for a product or service, we will collect details of how you receive payment. See below for details of how we collect and store financial information.

How do we manage financial information?

Payments to us

If you register for one of our events online, your payment information is not held by us, it is collected and processed by the online event booking company Eventbrite, who have secure and encrypted processing methods for credit/debit card transactions. See Eventbrite’s privacy policy here and security guide here.

If you pay us directly, then your bank account details (account name, sort code and account number) will be stored by our bank, currently The Co-operative Bank, who have secure and encrypted processing methods, as explained here.

Payments by us

If you invoice us directly, then your bank account details (account name, sort code and account number) will be stored on our accounts system, currently Quickbooks, which is accessible by SDF’s Director/CEO, Finance Officer and external accountant (currently KKP Accountants). This information is stored on a secure cloud-based server. We will store this information for at least six years, as required by current legislation.

How is your information used?

We may use your information to send you communications about our latest news, events, research and campaign updates.

If you are one of our members/sponsors/award or open day entrants, we may email you to process your application/renewal. By becoming a member/sponsor/entrant, you agree to receive non-marketing emails from us in order to manage your application, as stated in our membership/sponsorship/awards terms and conditions.

We review how long we keep your personal information on a regular basis. If you have attended one of our events, we will store your non-sensitive details (for example your name and company name but NOT your email address) for our records so that we can provide details of attendance for CPD records etc.

Who has access to your information?

Your information is stored on a secure database managed by the Sustainable Development Foundation (SDF). Your information is visible by the SDF and its other partner organisations (Building Performance Network, Passivhaus Trust, Sustainable Traditional Buildings Alliance, Good Homes Alliance and Alliance for Sustainable Building Products) but will only be used for the purposes of SDF.

We will not sell or rent your information to third parties. We will not share your information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may send you information about activities by third parties where we deem this to be of specific interest.

Your choices

You can choose whether you wish to receive information from us. If you do not want to receive communications from us, then you can unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time by clicking on the ‘Unsubscribe’ link on the bottom of any of our mailings.

When you unsubscribe, your details will be deleted from SDF’s section of the SDF Database. Your details may still be stored by other users on the SDF database if you are signed up to their mailing lists; if this is the case, your details may still be visible to SDF personnel, but will not be used by SDF.

Your details will still be stored on our Mailchimp mailing lists, so that they can record your mailing preferences in order to prevent future mailings. See Mailchimp’s privacy policy here and security information here.

To unsubscribe, you can also email us at info@sdfoundation.org.uk or write to us at Sustainable Development Foundation, The Foundry, 5 Baldwin Terrace, London, N1 7RU.

How you can access and update your information

We want to make sure that the information we have is correct and up to date. You can update your information online at any time by clicking the ‘Update profile’ link on the bottom of any of our mailings.

You have the right to ask for a copy of the information SDF holds about you.

If you would like to update your information or request a copy of the information we have stored about you, please email us at info@sdfoundation.org.uk, write to us at Sustainable Development Foundation, The Foundry, 5 Baldwin Terrace, London, N1 7RU or telephone us at +44 (0)20 7704 3508.

Security

The SDF website is protected by a security certificate – SSL. When you are on a secure page, a lock icon will appear on your web browser.

Your information is stored on a secure, password-protected database managed by the Sustainable Development Foundation (SDF).

Non-sensitive details, for example your name and email address, are transmitted normally over the internet, and this can never be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

As a result, while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee the security of any information you transmit to us, and you do so at your own risk. Once we receive your information, we make our best effort to ensure its security on our systems.

Use of ‘cookies’

Like many other websites, the SDF website uses cookies. ‘Cookies’ are small pieces of information sent by a website to your computer and stored on your hard drive to allow that website to recognise you when you visit. They only collect statistical data about your browsing actions and patterns and do not identify you as an individual.

It is possible to switch off cookies by setting your browser preferences. Turning cookies off may result in a loss of functionality when using our website. For more information about cookies, click here.

Links to/from other websites

Our website may contain links to other websites run by our partners and other organisations. This Policy applies only to our website. We encourage you to read the privacy policies on the other websites you visit. We cannot be responsible for the privacy policies and practices of other sites even if you access them using links from our website.

In addition, if you linked to our website from a third party site, we cannot be responsible for the privacy policies and practices of the owners and operators of that third party site and recommend that you check that site’s own privacy policy.

Are you aged 16 or under?

We are concerned to protect the privacy of children aged 16 or under. If you are aged 16 or under‚ please ask your parent/guardian’s permission beforehand whenever you provide us with personal information.

Review of this Privacy Policy

We keep this Privacy Policy under regular review. This Policy was last updated in May 2018.