Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Life&Standards®DotCom (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you visit www.lifeandstandards.com, submit information through our website, apply for membership, apply for ‘Trusted’ Development or Strategic or Technology Partner status, subscribe to communications, or otherwise engage with the Life&Standards®DotCom ecosystem.

We are committed to handling personal information responsibly and in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Information We May Collect

We may collect and process information including:

• Name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Postal address
• Business or organization details
• Application information
• Membership information
• Website usage information
• Communications and correspondence
• Any other information voluntarily provided to us

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Process applications and enquiries
• Administer memberships and services
• Assess All Trusted Member applications
• Assess All Trusted Partner applications
• Communicate with you
• Provide support and assistance
• Improve our website and services
• Maintain records
• Meet legal and regulatory obligations
• Protect the integrity, security, and operation of the Life&Standards®DotCom ecosystem

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal information where:

• You have provided consent;
• Processing is necessary to fulfil a contract or application;
• Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests;
• Processing is required to comply with legal obligations.

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell personal information.

Information may be shared where necessary with:

• Professional advisors;
• Service providers supporting website operations;
• Regulatory or law enforcement authorities where required by law;
• Other parties where you have provided consent.

Any information sharing will be limited to what is necessary and appropriate for the relevant purpose.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, loss, disclosure, or alteration.

However, no online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure, and users should exercise appropriate caution when submitting information online.

7. Data Retention

Personal information will be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, regulatory, operational, and record-keeping requirements.

8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyse website performance, and support website functionality.

Users may control cookie settings through their browser preferences.

9. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information;
• Request correction of inaccurate information;
• Request deletion of personal information;
• Request restriction of processing;
• Object to certain processing activities;
• Request transfer of personal information where applicable;
• Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.

Requests may be submitted using the contact details below.

10. Children’s Privacy

Life&Standards®DotCom places particular importance upon the protection of children and young people.

Where services involve individuals under the age of 18, additional protections, permissions, and verification procedures will apply.

11. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of external websites and encourage users to review their respective privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be published on this page together with the revised effective date.

Global Commercial Rights Holder

Asante Intellectual Property (AIP) is the global commercial rights holder for Life&Standards®DotCom.

Original Work

Life&Standards®DotCom is an original name and idea first created and registered as a domain name, (www.lifeandstandards.com) on the 15th April 2010.