The British Association of Dermatologists is committed to protecting your privacy and security. This privacy policy explains how and why we use your personal data and is intended to help ensure that you remain informed and in control of your information.

About Us

The British Association of Dermatologists was established in 1920 by Sir Archibald Gray, the Editor of the British Journal of Dermatology which had been founded in 1888. Today the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) is a registered charity (no 258474) funded by the activities of its members. Its charitable objects are the practice, teaching, training and research of dermatology.

The BAD is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office – ZA150524

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is the independent supervisory authority set up to promote and oversee compliance with data protection legislation in the UK. On 25 May 2018, a new data protection regime came into force, through the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection (Charges and Information) Regulations 2018 (the 2018 Regulations). 

Website

Our websites use local storage (such as cookies) to provide you with the best possible experience and to allow you to make use of certain functionality (such as being able to shop online). Further information can be found on our websites’ legal/terms and conditions pages and/or cookie policies pages.

Links to other sites

Our websites contain links to other external websites. We are not responsible for the content or functionality of any such websites. Please let us know if a link is not working by contacting comms@bad.org.uk.

If a third-party website requests personal data from you (e.g. in connection with an order for goods or services), the information you provide will not be covered by this privacy policy. We suggest you read the privacy notice of any other website before providing any personal information.

Cookies Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how the British Association of Dermatologists uses cookies and similar technologies on:

www.skinhealthinfo.org.uk

It explains what cookies are, why they are used, and how you can manage them.

What are cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.

They help websites function properly and provide information about how visitors use the site.

How we use cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes.

Essential cookies
These cookies are necessary for the operation of the website and cannot be switched off.

Examples include:

• Login authentication
• Security features
• Session management

Analytics cookies

We use Google Analytics (GA4) to collect information about how visitors use the website.

This information helps us understand:

• Which pages are visited
• How visitors move through the website
• How the website can be improved

Analytics cookies collect aggregated information and do not directly identify individual users.

Cookie consent

We use CookieYes to manage cookie consent.

When you first visit the website, you will be asked to choose whether to accept analytics cookies.

You can change your preferences at any time through the cookie settings tool on the website.

Managing cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings.

You can choose to block or delete cookies, although this may affect website functionality.

Privacy Policy

The British Association of Dermatologists (“BAD”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.

This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data when you use the website: www.skinhealthinfo.org.uk

It explains your privacy rights and how the law protects you. This policy is designed to comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

About the organisation

Organisation name:
British Association of Dermatologists

Registered charity number:
258474

Registered office:
Willan House
4 Fitzroy Square
London
W1T 5HQ
United Kingdom

Privacy contact:
Email: nina@bad.org.uk

Personal data we collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data.

Contact form submissions

When you contact us through the website we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Information you provide in your message
• Expressions of interest for events

Website usage data

We collect anonymised or aggregated information about how visitors use the website through analytics tools.

This may include:

• IP address (processed in truncated or anonymised form where possible)
• Device type
• Browser type
• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages

How we use your personal data

We use personal data for the following purposes:

• Operating the website
  To respond to messages sent through the website.
• Communications and updates
• Website improvement
• To understand how users interact with the website and improve performance and usability
• Legal and regulatory obligations
  To comply with legal requirements.

Sharing your data

We may share personal data with trusted service providers where necessary to operate the website.

These may include:

• Website hosting providers
• Customer relationship management systems
• Email communication platforms
• Analytics providers

We require all service providers to protect personal data and process it only according to our instructions.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors use the website. Google Analytics collects information about website usage. This information is generally aggregated and anonymised.

More information about cookies used for analytics can be found in our Cookie Policy.

Embedded media and third party services

Some pages may contain embedded video content from Vimeo or links to social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

These services may collect data about your interaction with embedded content. Their privacy policies apply to any personal data they collect.

Website Terms and Conditions

Terms of Use

These terms govern the use of the website operated by the British Association of Dermatologists. By accessing or using this website you agree to comply with these terms. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not use this website.

About the organisation

British Association of Dermatologists

Registered charity number: 258474

Registered office:

Willan House

4, Fitzroy Square

London

W1T 5HQ

United Kingdom

Access to the website

We aim to ensure that the website is always available. However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access.

We may suspend, withdraw, or restrict access to all or part of the website at any time for operational or maintenance reasons.

Acceptable use

You must not misuse the website. In particular you must not:

• Introduce viruses or malicious code
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to systems
• Use automated systems or software to extract data from the website
• Disrupt or interfere with the website’s functionality
• Use the website for unlawful purposes

Intellectual property

All intellectual property rights on the website and its content are owned by or licensed to the British Association of Dermatologists unless otherwise stated.

This includes:

• Text
• Images
• Logos
• Graphics
• Audio and video
• Website design and code

You may view and download material from the website for personal and non-commercial use. You must not reproduce, distribute, or modify website content without permission.

Accuracy of information

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that the information on this website is accurate and up to date. However, we do not guarantee that the content is complete or free from errors.

External links

This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party websites.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law the British Association of Dermatologists shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of this website.

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability for:

• Death or personal injury caused by negligence
• Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
• Any liability that cannot legally be excluded

Changes to the website

We may update or change website content at any time.

Privacy and cookies

Use of personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy. Information about tracking technologies is provided in our Cookie Policy.

Governing law

These terms are governed by and interpreted according to the laws of England and Wales.

Any disputes arising from the use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.