This Website Use and e-Privacy Policy governs the manner in which the North Shropshire Beekeepers' Association website collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users of the www.nsbka.org website ("Site") which includes www.nsbka.org.uk www.nsbka.com, www.nsbka.co.uk. This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by the NSBKA website. (August 2025)

Personal identification information

We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, register on the site, place an order e.g. for places on a course, subscribe to the newsletter, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, mailing address, phone number. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously, although some areas are only available to users who are members of the NSBKA and are logged into the site. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.

Non-personal identification information

We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer/device and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information. This information does not personally identify the User, but it can help us know how to display our pages if the connection is using a mobile phone for example.

Web browser cookies

Our Site will use "cookies" to enhance the user experience. It is the User's own web browser that allows us to place our cookies on the user's device for record-keeping purposes and also to keep track of information about the user, such as if the user is logged in or not (Authentication cookie). A User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies completely, or to alert them when cookies are being sent. If a Users web browser does not accept our cookies, some parts of the Site may not function properly, and the user will not be able to stay logged onto our Site as we use the authentication cookie method.

How we use collected information

The NSBKA may collect and use Users personal information for the following purposes:

To improve customer service
Information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently.

To personalize user experience
We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site.

To improve our Site
We may use feedback you provide to improve our products and services.

To process payments
We may use the information Users provide about themselves when placing an order only to provide service to that order. We do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to provide the service.

To run a promotion, contest, survey or other Site feature
To send Users information they agreed to receive about topics we think will be of interest to them.

To send periodic emails
We may use the email address to send User information and updates if this has been agreed to. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests. If the User decides to opt in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include Association news, updates or service information, etc. If at any time the User would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email, or an unsubscribe link.

How we protect your information

We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site. Sensitive and private data exchange between the Site and its Users would happen over a SSL/TLS secured communication channel and is encrypted and protected with digital signatures as and when required. Currently the North Shropshire Beekeepers' Association website is hosted on 1&1 IONOS Internet Limited servers based within the E.U. 1&1 IONOS state in their data processing agreement that they are compliant with the EU data protection requirements and data is held securely on the servers of 1&1 IONOS

Sharing your personal information

We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others.

Third party websites

Users may find advertising or other content on our Site that link to the sites and services of third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Site, is subject to that website's own terms and policies.

Changes to this website use and e-privacy policy

The NSBKA has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will endeavour to post a notification on the main page of our Site, or email Users directly. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications. - (August 2025)

Your acceptance of these terms is implied

By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, we will be sorry not to see you, but please do not use our Site again. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

Contacting us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please use the Contact Form

NSBKA North Shropshire Beekeepers' Association Shrewsbury Shropshire.
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What is the purpose of this policy?
The North Shropshire BKA have created this privacy statement in order to comply with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulations (2018) (GDPR) [Although the UK has left the EU the regulations are still UK law and the North Shropshire Website is hosted on servers within the EU ]

What personal data does NSBKA collect?
The data we routinely collect includes members names, addresses, email addresses, telephone numbers and colony details. We collect this data directly from our members when they join the Association.
For some of our members we may have additional information where appropriate, such as committee memberships, courses attended, and beekeeping qualifications.

What is this personal data used for?
We use members data for the administration of their membership of NSBKA, the communication of association information, and the organisation of events.

Who is your data shared with?
Your membership data is passed on to the BBKA, if you become a member when you join NSBKA. If you keep bees it is shared with the Bee Disease Insurance scheme (BDI), and with the National Bee Unit.

Where does this data come from?
Data for most of our members comes from them when they join NSBKA and when they provide updates to the membership secretary during the time of their membership. These updates will be passed on to the organisations listed above as required.

How is your data stored?
This information is stored in digital form on computers and in the form of written documents held by the secretary, membership secretary and treasurer in order to fulfil the purposes described above. All information is stored securely in accordance with the requirements of the new GDPR legislation.

Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with the relevant laws and regulations?
Under the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) we do not have a statutory requirement to have a Data Protection Officer. The NSBKA committee will be responsible for ensuring NSBKA discharges its obligations under the GDPR. The committee will investigate and report on any alleged data breaches.

Who has access to your data?

Members of the committee of NSBKA have access to members data in order for them to carry out their legitimate tasks for the organisation.

What is the legal basis for collecting this data?
NSBKA collects personal data that is necessary for the purposes of its legitimate interests as a membership organisation representing beekeepers and honeybees.

How you can check what data we have about you?
If you wish to see the membership data we hold about you, you should contact the Membership Secretary at the following email address:- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

How can you ask for data to be removed, limited or corrected?
There are various ways in which you can limit how your data is used:-

• You can maintain your Association membership with your correct name but with limited contact details. However, we do need to have at least one method of contacting you.
• You may choose not to receive information emails from NSBKA, eg newsletters, details of forthcoming events, etc.

How long we keep your data for, and why?
We normally keep members data for a period of 2 years after they resign or their membership lapses. However, we will delete any former members contact details entirely on request.

What happens if a member dies?
We normally keep members information after they die for a period of 2 years. If requested by their next-of-kin to delete it, we will do so on the same basis as when requested to remove data by a former member.

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