Our Privacy Policy
Last Updated: Monday, 20th April 2026
1. INTRODUCTION
The BAME Woman in Law (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our website and engage with our programmes, including our mentorship programme, webinars, events, and other services.
We are committed to complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. WHO WE ARE
The BAME Woman in Law is a UK-registered charity dedicated to supporting women from minority ethnic backgrounds including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) women to access and thrive within the legal profession in England and Wales.
For the purposes of Data Protection Law, we are the “data controller” of your personal data.
3. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
3.1. Information you provide directly: • Name (first and last) • Email address • Messages sent through our contact form • Information provided when applying for our mentorship programme, webinars, events, or to join us
3.2. Information collected automatically: • IP address • Browser type and version • Pages visited and time spent on our website • Cookies and similar tracking technologies
4. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use your personal data to:
• Respond to enquiries and messages submitted via our website • Deliver our programmes and services • Improve our website and user experience • Send updates, communications, or information about our programmes and services (where you have opted in) • Maintain records of engagement and participation
We will only use your personal data where we have a lawful basis to do so under UK GDPR.
5. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
We process your personal data on the following legal bases:
• Consent – where you have given clear permission (e.g. signing up to newsletters or events) • Contract – where processing is necessary to deliver a service you have requested • Legitimate interests – to improve our services and manage our organisation effectively • Legal obligation – where we are required to comply with applicable laws
6. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share your information with:
• Trusted service providers who support website hosting, email delivery, or data storage • Mentors, career coaches or facilitators (only where necessary) • Regulatory or legal authorities where required by law
All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with data protection laws.
7. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
Your data may be stored on secure servers located within the UK or EEA. Where data is transferred outside these areas, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
8. DATA RETENTION
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including to meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
When data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.
9. YOUR RIGHTS
Under Data Protection Law, you have the right to:
• Access the personal data we hold about you • Request correction of inaccurate data • Request deletion of your data (where applicable) • Object to or restrict processing • Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent) • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.
10. COOKIES
Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
11. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.
12. CONTACT US
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at info@thebamewomaninlaw.co.uk.
13. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
