Code of Conduct

Privacy Policy

This privacy notice tells you what to expect us to do with your personal information. We only hold this information to support our events and for our newsletter. We do not sell, not do or share your information with third parties.

Contact details

Email: management@dddsouthwest.com

What information we collect, use, and why

We collect or use the following personal information to provide updates and share news:

  • Names
  • Email address

We addditionally collected the following information for anonymised metrics, to support and for reporting on our community.

  • Gender
  • Accessibility Needs
  • Dietary Needs

Lawful bases and data protection rights

Under UK data protection law, we must have a “lawful basis” for collecting and using your personal information. There is a list of possible lawful bases in the UK GDPR. You can find out more about lawful bases on the ICO’s website.

To make a data protection rights request, please contact us using the contact details at the top of this privacy notice.

Our lawful bases

Our lawful basis for collecting or using personal information to provide updates and share news is your consent by signing up to a newsletter, or submitting a session for consideration. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

Where we get personal information from

We collect information directly from you - either through speaker submission on sessionize, or through newsletter signup.

How long we keep information

Our primary use for your personal information is for our newsletter which is sent out for informational purposes. Until you unsubscribe or request deletion, we will keep your personal information.

How to complain

If you have any concerns about our use of your personal data please get in touch with the email address at the top of this page. If you are still unhappy, you can make a complaint to us using the contact details at the top of this privacy notice. If you remain unhappy with how we’ve used your data after raising a complaint with us, you can also complain to the ICO.

The ICO’s address:

Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
Helpline number: 0303 123 1113
Website: ICO Complaints

Last updated: 29 December 2024