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Privacy Policy

We're committed to protecting the privacy of our members and non-members.

Privacy Notice for the Institute of Civil Protection and Emergency Management (ICPEM)

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Issued to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) effective 25 May 2018, this Privacy Notice replaces any previous Fair Collection Notice under the Data Protection Act 1998.

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Data Controller


For any data-related inquiries, please contact: 
Email: membership@theicpem.org  

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Collection, Use, and Storage of Personal Data


We may collect and securely store the following personal data:

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- Personal Information: Name, ICPEM membership number, gender, date of birth, address, email, phone number, and diversity data.
- Professional Information: Employment details, ICPEM membership grade, qualifications, volunteer activities, professional interests, and committee memberships.
- Engagement Data: Attendance at events, professional journals subscribed to, knowledge products or services downloaded or purchased from ICPEM.
- Membership and Financial Information: Membership fees, subscriptions, and voluntary donations.

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Your name and membership grade may be displayed in our online Members’ Directory with your consent. We also collect data on non-members who engage with ICPEM for administrative purposes, including event notifications, subscription collection, and distribution of relevant publications.

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Personal data for ICPEM members may be retained indefinitely for historical records. Non-member data will be stored only as long as required for the purpose collected.

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Use of Data for Communications


Your data enables us to inform you of ICPEM’s professional resources, events, and opportunities, such as training sessions, publications, and career-related resources. If you reside abroad, your data may be shared with ICPEM representatives in your country for local event administration.

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Your Data Rights


This notice provides information on how your data is used. You also have the right to:

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- Access: Request copies of your personal data.
- Rectification: Correct inaccuracies in your data.
- Deletion: Request data deletion when there is no reason for continued storage.
- Objection and Restriction: Object to data processing or request restrictions on processing under certain conditions.

 

Please be aware that exercising your rights to limit or delete certain data may affect our ability to fulfill membership benefits or provide contracted services. You may lodge a complaint with the ICO regarding data handling.

 

Cookies Policy


By using our site (theicpem.net), you consent to our use of cookies. We use cookies to:

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- Capture login information for security.
- Enhance search functionality.
- Track site usage to improve user experience.

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What Are Cookies? 


Cookies are small text files stored on your device, helping the website remember login details and enhancing navigation.

 

Turning Off Cookies

 
Disabling cookies may limit functionality, including logging in, searching for events, or accessing content.

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Third-Party Cookies


We use Google Analytics and similar tools for performance analysis, helping us understand site usage trends without identifying individual users. This data allows us to:

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- Monitor visitor traffic and page interactions.
- Assess engagement with downloadable content and application processes.

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If additional third-party cookies are used in the future, updates will be provided in this policy.

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