Who we are
The British Paediatric & Adolescent Bone Group (BPABG) is a registered charity in England and Wales (Charity number: 1209716).
Our website address is: https://bpabg.org. This website and associated communications are intended primarily for healthcare professionals. If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at: info@bpabg.org
What personal data we collect and why
We aim to collect only the personal data necessary to operate the website and communicate with individuals who engage with BPABG.
At present:
- We do not operate a public contact form
- We do not allow public comments
- We do not permit public user registration or member logins
If you contact us directly by email, we will use your details only to respond to your enquiry.
Analytics and website usage data
We use Jetpack analytics to understand how our website is used (for example, which pages are visited most often). This helps us improve the site and its content.
Analytics data is collected in an aggregated form and is not used to identify individual visitors.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies that are necessary for basic functionality and security.
Cookies may be used to:
- support analytics
- maintain site security
- ensure the website functions correctly
We do not use cookies for advertising or marketing purposes.
Mailing list and communications
Members of the British Paediatric & Adolescent Bone Group (BPABG), or individuals who have registered an interest in BPABG activities, may be added to our mailing list in order to receive communications relevant to the Group’s work. We aim to restrict access to our mailing list to healthcare professionals and individuals with a legitimate professional interest in BPABG.
These communications may include:
- Updates to clinical guidelines and resources
- Information about meetings, conferences, and CPD opportunities
- Relevant organisational or governance updates
We collect and process the following personal data for this purpose:
- We collect and process the following personal data for this purpose:
- Email address
- Name
- Professional role
- Organisation/Trust
Mailing list emails are managed using MailPoet, a WordPress-based email system integrated into our website. MailPoet processes personal data on our behalf solely for the purpose of managing subscriptions and delivering emails. Email data is stored securely and is not shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
The lawful basis for processing this data is consent. Where individuals subscribe via our website, they will receive a confirmation email and must actively confirm their subscription (double opt-in) before receiving communications. The communications relate directly to professional activities and interests associated with BPABG membership or engagement.
You may opt out of receiving these communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in each email or by contacting us at info@bpabg.org.
Embedded content from other websites
Pages on this site may, in the future, include embedded content (such as videos, images, or documents from other websites).
Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you had visited the external website directly. Those sites may collect data about you, use cookies, or monitor your interaction with the embedded content.
Who we share your data with
We do not share personal data collected through this website with third parties, except where required to operate the site securely or to comply with legal obligations.
How long we retain your data
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to respond to enquiries or meet legal and administrative requirements.
Your rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
- request access to the personal data we hold about you
- request correction or deletion of your data
- object to or restrict how we use your data
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@bpabg.org
Children’s data
Although BPABG’s work relates to paediatric conditions, this website is intended for healthcare professionals and other adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data directly from children through this website.
Changes to this privacy policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes to the website or to legal requirements. Any changes will be published on this page.