Design-Nation: Privacy Policy

Design‑Nation Privacy Policy

Design-Nation (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website or engage with us online.

1. Who We Are

Design-Nation is a company limited by guarantee, supporting and promoting the UK’s most innovative and skilled designers and makers.

Registered Company Number: 16427356
Registered Office: Barbican Creative Hub, 11 St Mary’s Street, LN5 7EQ
Website: https://www.designnation.co.uk
Contact: Clare Edwards ([email protected])

2. What Information We Collect

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

• • Contact information: Name, email address, phone number (e.g., via contact forms, newsletter sign-ups) 
  • Website usage: IP address, browser type, pages visited (via cookies and analytics tools) 
  • Membership/application data: Information submitted as part of applying to join Design-Nation 

• Communication data: Correspondence you send to us 

3. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you opt-in to receive newsletters or marketing communications 
• Contractual necessity: To process your membership application and manage your membership 
• Legitimate interests: To improve our website, services, and communications, and to maintain security 
• Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations 

4. How We Use Your Data

We use personal data to:

• Respond to your enquiries 
• Process membership applications 
• Send newsletters and updates (if you’ve opted in) 
• Improve our website and services 
• Meet legal or regulatory obligations 

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

5. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse website traffic. You can control or disable cookies via your browser settings. Please see our Cookie Policy for more details and how to manage your preferences.

6. Data Storage & Security

We store your data securely and take appropriate measures to protect it from unauthorised access or misuse. Data may be stored on third-party platforms (e.g., Google Workspace, Mailchimp) under contract and in compliance with data protection laws. Where personal data is transferred outside the UK or European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

7. Your Rights

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the following rights:

• Access your personal data 
• Request correction of inaccurate data 
• Request erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”) 
• Object to or restrict processing of your data 
• Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent) 
• Request data portability 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within the statutory timeframe.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or to meet legal requirements.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and encourage you to read their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updated versions will be posted on this page with the effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact: [email protected]