The Gender and Feminist Geographies Research Group (GFGRG) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal data responsibly and transparently. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store personal data in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.
Who we are
The Gender and Feminist Geographies Research Group (GFGRG) is a research group of the Royal Geographical Society with the Institute of British Geographers (RGS-IBG).
Our website address is: https://gfgrg.co.uk
What personal data collect and why
Contact and correspondence
If you contact GFGRG via email, we will collect the personal information you provide, such as your name and email address. This information is used solely for the purpose of responding to your enquiry and administering the activities of the Research Group.
We do not use contact details for marketing purposes, nor do we share them with third parties.
Membership-related information
GFGRG does not directly manage RGS-IBG membership records. Membership information relating to RGS-IBG members is administered by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) in line with their own data protection policies.
Where individuals who are not members of RGS-IBG make voluntary donations or contact the Group directly, relevant details may be shared internally with the appropriate committee member (e.g. Treasurer or Membership Officer) for administrative purposes only.
Cookies
Our website may use essential cookies to ensure basic functionality and security.
If you log in to the website as an administrator, temporary cookies may be used to:
- Check whether your browser accepts cookies
- Save login details and screen display preferences.
Login cookies last for a limited period and are removed when you log out or close your browser. These cookies do not contain sensitive personal data.
Analytics
We may use basic analytics tools to understand how visitors use the website and to help improve its content and functionality. Any data collected for this purpose is aggregated and anonymised and cannot be used to identify individual users.
Who we share your data with
basic analytics tools to understand how visitors use the website and to help improve its content and functionality. Any data collected for this purpose is aggregated and anonymised and cannot be used to identify individual users.
How long we retain your data
Personal data collected through correspondence or administrative activity is retained only GFGRG does not sell, rent, or trade personal data. Personal information is only accessed by relevant committee members where necessary for the administration of the Group.
Your rights
Under data protection legislation, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your personal data where appropriate
To exercise these rights, please contact the GFGRG Committee using the details provided on the website.
How we protect your data
We take reasonable and proportionate steps to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure. Access to administrative areas of the website is restricted to authorised individuals only.
Changes to this policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or in how the website is managed. Any updates will be posted on this page.