Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Portable Appliance Testing Trade Association Ltd (“PATTA”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you:

Visit our website
Apply for or manage membership
Purchase services or resources
Contact us directly

We may update this policy from time to time. Please review it periodically.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

Information You Provide Voluntarily

This includes information you submit when you:

Join PATTA or renew membership
Complete forms on our website
Contact us by email or other means
Participate in member activities

This may include:

Name
Business name
Address
Email address
Telephone number
Membership details

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect:

IP address
Browser type
Pages visited
Traffic and usage data

This data is used for statistical purposes and does not normally identify you personally.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal data to:

Provide membership services and benefits
Manage renewals, payments, and member access
Communicate important membership information
Respond to enquiries and support requests
Improve our website and services
Send updates or newsletters where you have opted in

We do not sell your data.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, PATTA processes personal data under the following lawful bases:

Contract – to provide membership services you have signed up for
Legitimate interests – to manage and improve our association
Consent – where you opt in to receive marketing communications
Legal obligation – where required by law

5. Supplier Discounts and Member Benefits

Some membership benefits involve partner suppliers (for example, discount codes).

PATTA does not share member personal data with suppliers unless explicitly required for a specific service or with your consent.

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and gather anonymous analytics.

Cookies may help us understand:

Which pages are most visited
How users interact with the site

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Where legally required, cookie consent options will be provided.

7. Sharing Your Data

We may share your personal data only in limited circumstances, including:

With trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email platforms) necessary to operate PATTA
Where legally required by UK law or regulatory authorities
In the event of a business transfer or restructuring

We never share personal data for commercial resale.

8. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.

However, no method of online transmission is completely secure, and you provide information electronically at your own risk.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

Provide membership services
Meet legal or accounting requirements
Resolve disputes or enforce agreements

You may request deletion of your data where appropriate.

10. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data (where applicable)
Object to processing in certain circumstances
Request restriction of processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

11. Third Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites.

PATTA is not responsible for the privacy policies or content of third-party sites. Please review their policies separately.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Portable Appliance Testing Trade Association Ltd
Email: [email protected]