Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 11/04/2025

At the Microchip Implanter Association (MiA), we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, become a member, or interact with our services.

1. Who We Are

We are the Microchip Implanter Association (MiA), an independent trade body for professional microchip implanters in the UK. Our website address is: [www.yourdomain.co.uk]

2. What Data We Collect

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

• Name and contact details (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Membership or training registration information
• Payment details (processed securely through third-party providers)
• IP address and browsing activity (via cookies – see below)
• Communications sent to us via contact forms or email
   

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

• Process membership applications and course bookings
• Communicate with you about your membership or training
• Send important legal and regulatory updates
• Provide support and respond to enquirie
• Improve our website and services
• Send occasional marketing communications (with your consent)
   

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

• Consent – where you have opted in to receive communications
• Contract – to fulfil our services (e.g., training or membership)
• Legal obligation – where we must comply with regulatory requirements
• Legitimate interests – to support the effective running of MiA
   

5. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell or rent your data. We may share limited data with trusted partners for:

• Payment processing (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
• Course delivery or certification management
• Website hosting and analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
   

All third parties are required to comply with data protection law and only use your data for agreed purposes.

6. Data Security

We take your privacy seriously. Your personal data is stored securely using industry-standard safeguards. Access is restricted to authorised MiA personnel or trusted third parties acting on our behalf.

7. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data (where legally permissible)
• Object to processing or withdraw consent (for marketing)
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
   

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage cookie settings via your browser preferences. For more information, view our separate [Cookie Policy].

9. Data Retention

We only keep your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or how we use your data, you can contact us at:

📧 Email: info@miassociation.org.uk