Privacy Policy

East Midlands Regional Defence and Security Cluster (EMRDSC) – Data Collection & Privacy Statement

Last updated: 10 February 2026

East Midlands Regional Defence and Security Cluster (EMRDSC) (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website emrdsc.co.uk, contact us, or use our services.

1. Who We Are

We operate within the United Kingdom and comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect information you provide directly, technical data, and special category data (not intentionally unless necessary).

3. How Your Data Is Collected

Via website forms, emails, events, cookies, and analytics.

4. How We Use Your Data

To respond to enquiries, communicate, manage events, improve the website, and comply with legal obligations.

5. Lawful Bases for Processing

Legitimate interests, consent, legal obligation.

6. Data Sharing

We may share your data with service providers, advisers, and regulators.

7. Data Security

We use technical and organisational measures to protect your data.

8. Data Retention

We keep your data only as long as necessary.

9. Your Rights

You can access, rectify, erase, restrict, object, and request portability of your data.

10. Cookies

We may use cookies; details will be in a separate policy.

11. Contact & Complaints

Contact us for concerns by emailing info@emrdsc.co.uk . You may contact the ICO.