Directory Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions for Membership Submission
By completing and submitting the membership form on www.shoefitters.org, you (“the Member”) agree to the following terms and conditions:
1. Information Collection
You agree to provide accurate and complete information including, but not limited to:
- Full Name
- Company Name
- Address
- Telephone Number
- Email Address
This information is collected solely for the purpose of listing your membership on the public website www.shoefitters.org.
2. Public Display of Information
By submitting the form, you consent to the publication of the provided details on www.shoefitters.org. This includes:
- Your name
- Company name
- Business address
- Contact telephone number
- Email address
This information will be visible to all visitors to the website.
3. Use of Information
The information you provide will be used to:
- Display your membership publicly
- Promote you and your business to the general public
- Promote transparency and networking within the shoe fitting community
- Allow potential clients or collaborators to contact you
Your data will not be sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Data Accuracy and Updates
You are responsible for ensuring that the information you provide is accurate and up to date. If your details change, you must notify us promptly to update your listing.
5. Right to Removal
You may request the removal of your listing from the website at any time by contacting us here. Removal will be processed within 14 days of the request.
6. Limitation of Liability
www.shoefitters.org is not responsible for any misuse of publicly listed information by third parties. Members are advised to consider the implications of sharing personal contact details online.
7. Acceptance of Terms
By submitting the membership form, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.
Privacy Policy
1. Data Controller
The data controller for www.shoefitters.org is The Society of Shoe Fitters. You can contact the data controller here.
2. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on your explicit consent under Article 6(1)(a) of the UK GDPR. You may withdraw this consent at any time.
3. Purpose of Processing
Your data is processed for the sole purpose of displaying your membership on our public website. We do not use your data for any other purpose.
4. Data Sharing
Your data will not be shared with third parties except:
- Where required by law
- As displayed publicly on www.shoefitters.org with your consent
5. Data Retention
Your data will be retained for as long as your membership is active. Upon withdrawal of consent or termination of membership, your data will be removed within 14 days.
6. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us here.
7. Security Measures
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.