Privacy Policy
Last updated: 17 February 2026
We encourage you to take a moment to read The Data Inspiration Group Ltd’s privacy policy for the Digdata website. This policy explains how we collect and use your personal information when you
- Visit the website
- Apply to become a member of Digdata
- Register to use our resources
- Participate in an event or activity, whether delivered online, face to face, or recorded.
This policy applies to all personal information collected directly from you or received indirectly from another person, including a parental/guardian consent where required.
Personal information is information that can be used to identify you, such as your name and email address.
Visiting the Digdata website
The Digdata website provides:
- Information on registering as a member
- Membership benefits
- Details of activities and events offered by the Data Inspiration Group Ltd
- Live online educational activities and panels
- Library resources
- Links to recordings of events and panels.
Becoming a Member of Digdata
Students, Teachers, Lecturers, Parents, Industry Partners
To become a member, we collect the following personal information:
- Name (first initial or full)
- Email address (personal or school)
- School, college, university or company name and location
- Year group, role, or job title
- Whether you are the careers contact at your school/college/university
- Gender (optional)
- Consent to receive emails from Digdata.
We use this information to:
- Register you as a member and provide membership benefits
- Notify you about events and activities you have registered for
- Notify you about upcoming events, activities or opportunities that may be of interest.
Communications beyond your registration are sent only with your consent. You may unsubscribe or opt out at any time.
Parents and Guardians
For members under 13, we collect and use your name and email address to obtain consent as required by law. We retain parental/guardian consent records for compliance purposes only.
Participating in Events and Activities
Universities and Industry Partners
When participating in events (online or face to face), we may collect:
- Name, work contact details, role and image (through recordings)
Recordings may be made available to Digdata members and may include snippets for promotional purposes. All data sharing is conducted under contractual terms with the participating organisation.
For face to face events, we may collect DBS checks where required, and these will be shared only as needed with the hosting school or college.
Digdata Members
When you participate in events or challenges, your personal information (name, school, email) may be used to:
- Award certification for challenges or events you participate in
- Keep a record of your participation, available on request.
Library Resources
Membership gives full access to Digdata’s library resources. Registration for a resource automatically makes you a Digdata member and enables participation in live events.
If a teacher, lecturer, or supervisor registers you, we collect the personal information they provide to:
- Award certification for challenges or events you participate in
- Register you as a Digdata member
- Notify you about upcoming events, activities, or opportunities that may be of interest.
You may unsubscribe or opt out at any time using the link included in all emails.
We do not share any personal information with schools, colleges, or universities unless they have completed a Data Processing Agreement. Limited personal information may be shared with schools, colleges, and universities only to deliver services, send reminders, or provide event access, in line with legal requirements.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may link to websites of members, universities, or industry partners. This policy does not apply to those sites – please read their privacy policies when visiting.
Cookies
Cookies are placed only when you submit a registration form. No cookies are placed during browsing or via the Contact Us form. Our registration system uses HubSpot; please refer to their cookie policy for details.
Getting in touch
You can contact us via the website form, providing your name and email, so we can respond to queries.
Children
Membership is available from year 7 upwards. For children under 13, parental consent is required. Without it, registration will not be completed.
Sharing and Security of Personal Information
Digdata Members
We use third-party providers for cloud hosting, membership registration, and email communications. We ensure they maintain:
- Appropriate technical and organisational measures
- Cyber Essentials certification to protect personal information.
We also share limited personal information with schools, colleges and universities only to deliver services, send reminders, or provide event access, in line with legal requirements.
Universities and Industry Partners
Personal data may be shared with:
- IT suppliers, including cloud hosting providers
- The Student Room (for promoting registrations)
- Schools and colleges hosting events
- Social media platforms for promotional purposes
- Government agencies where required by law.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Receive a copy of personal information we hold about you
- Request corrections or completion of your data
- Request deletion or restriction of your data when no longer needed
- Object to processing outside of delivering services
- In some circumstances, have your personal data transferred to another organisation.
Requests can be made via the Contact Us section. If you believe your rights have not been respected, you may complain to the ICO at www.ico.org.uk or telephone 0303 123 1113.
Retention
We retain personal information as long as needed to provide services and meet legal obligations. After this, data is permanently deleted.
Contact Us
Email: info@digdata.online
Address
The Data Inspiration Group Ltd
Suite G04, 1 Quality Court,
Chancery Lane, London,
WC2A 1HR
Updates to our Privacy Policy
We update this policy as required by law or when details change. The last updated date is shown at the top of this page.