Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 5 September 2026

1. Introduction
Desh Foundation UK (“we”, “us”, “our” or “Desh Foundation UK”) respects your privacy
and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal information
when you visit or use our website:
https://deshfoundation.org.uk/

It also explains your rights in relation to your personal information and how you can
contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

Desh Foundation UK is a community and social organisation involved in community
development, entrepreneurship, education, cultural activities, business engagement and
the organisation of events and awards, including the British Bangladeshi Business Awards.
By using our website or providing your personal information to us, you acknowledge that
your information may be handled as described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Who We Are
The organisation responsible for your personal information is:
Desh Foundation UK
Email: info@deshfoundation.org.uk
Website: https://deshfoundation.org.uk/
For data protection purposes, Desh Foundation UK is generally the data controller for the
personal information it collects and uses in connection with this website and its activities.
If you have any questions about how we use your personal information, please contact us
using the email address above.

3. Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect the following types of personal
information:
Information you provide to us
This may include:
• Full name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Postal or business address
• Organisation or company name
• Job title or professional position
• Information submitted through contact forms
• Information provided when making an award nomination
• Information provided when enquiring about sponsorship or partnership
opportunities
• Information relating to event attendance
• Information provided when communicating with us
• Photographs, videos or other media submitted to or shared with us
• Any other information you voluntarily provide
Please do not provide unnecessary sensitive personal information through our website.
Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically,
such as:
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Operating system
• Website pages visited
• Date and time of visits
• Referring website
• General website usage information
• Information collected through cookies or similar technologies
This information may be used to help us operate, maintain and improve our website.

4. How We Collect Your Information
We may collect personal information:
• When you contact us by email or through our website
• When you submit a nomination
• When you enquire about the British Bangladeshi Business Awards
• When you contact us about sponsorship or corporate partnerships
• When you register for or attend an event
• When you communicate with us through social media
• When you voluntarily provide information to us
• Automatically when you use our website, including through cookies and similar
technologies
• From third parties where this is lawful and appropriate

5. How We Use Your Personal Information
We may use your personal information for legitimate organisational purposes, including:
• Responding to enquiries
• Managing communications with individuals and organisations
• Processing award nominations
• Administering awards and events
• Communicating with nominees, finalists, winners, sponsors and partners
• Managing corporate partnerships and sponsorship enquiries
• Organising and promoting events
• Maintaining records relating to our activities
• Publishing information about award nominees, finalists and winners where
appropriate
• Producing event, promotional and media materials
• Maintaining and improving our website
• Understanding how visitors use our website
• Managing website security
• Preventing fraud, misuse or unauthorised activity
• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
• Protecting our legal rights and interests
• Sending relevant communications where we have a lawful basis to do so
We will only use personal information where we have a lawful basis for doing so.

6. Our Lawful Bases for Processing
Under UK data protection law, we may rely on one or more of the following lawful bases:
Consent
Where you have given us clear consent to process your information for a particular
purpose.
For example, where applicable, you may consent to receive certain marketing
communications.
You can withdraw consent at any time.
Legitimate Interests
We may process information where it is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided
that these interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.
Examples may include managing our organisation, communicating with stakeholders,
promoting our activities and maintaining website security.
Contract
Where processing is necessary to enter into or perform an agreement with you.
Legal Obligation
Where we are required to process information to comply with a legal or regulatory
obligation.
Vital Interests
In exceptional circumstances, where processing is necessary to protect someone’s vital
interests.

7. Award Nominations and Public Information
Our website may allow individuals to nominate entrepreneurs, businesses, professionals,
organisations or community leaders for awards.
Information submitted as part of a nomination may be reviewed by Desh Foundation UK
and, where appropriate, by judges, judging panels, event organisers, sponsors or other
authorised individuals involved in administering the awards.
Where an individual is selected as a nominee, finalist or winner, certain information may
be published as part of the awards process or promotional activities.
This may include:
• Name
• Business or organisation name
• Professional position
• Award category
• Photographs
• Biographical or professional information
• Award results
• Other information reasonably connected with the awards
Where information is intended to be publicly displayed, we will seek to handle it fairly and
transparently and in accordance with applicable data protection law.

8. Photographs, Videos and Event Media
Desh Foundation UK may photograph, film or otherwise record events, award ceremonies
and other activities organised or supported by us.
Photographs and videos may be used for legitimate organisational, promotional, historical,
media and communications purposes, including:
• Our website
• Social media
• Publications
• News and media coverage
• Promotional materials
• Award materials
• Future event promotion
Where required by law, we will obtain appropriate consent or rely on another lawful basis.
If you believe that a photograph or video of you has been used inappropriately, please
contact us at:
info@deshfoundation.org.uk

9. Marketing Communications
Where permitted by law, we may send information about our events, awards, activities,
opportunities and other relevant communications.
Electronic marketing communications will be sent in accordance with applicable UK
privacy and electronic communications laws.
Where consent is required, we will ask for your consent before sending marketing
communications.
You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by following the
unsubscribe instructions provided in the relevant communication or by contacting us.
We will not sell your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

10. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies are small files placed on your device when you visit a website. They can help
websites function correctly, remember preferences, understand website usage and
improve the user experience.
Cookies may include:
Strictly necessary cookies
These are required for the website to operate correctly.
Analytics cookies
These may help us understand how visitors use our website, such as which pages are
visited and how the website performs.
Functional cookies
These may remember preferences and improve website functionality.
Third-party cookies
Some services or embedded content on our website may place cookies on your device.
Where applicable, non-essential cookies will only be used with the appropriate consent.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain
cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

11. Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms,
sponsors, partners, media organisations or other websites.
If you follow a link to a third-party website, that website will have its own privacy policy and
terms.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of third-party websites.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any third-party website before providing
personal information.

12. Who We May Share Information With
We may share personal information where necessary and lawful with:
• Members of our organisation
• Award judging panels
• Event organisers
• Event suppliers and service providers
• Website hosting and technical service providers
• IT and software providers
• Marketing and communications providers
• Photographers and videographers
• Media organisations
• Corporate partners and sponsors where appropriate
• Professional advisers, such as accountants, lawyers or insurers
• Government, regulatory or law-enforcement authorities where legally required
• Other organisations where you have provided consent or where another lawful basis
applies
We only share information where necessary, appropriate and lawful.
We do not sell personal information.

13. International Transfers
Some of our service providers may operate outside the United Kingdom.
Where personal information is transferred outside the UK, we will take appropriate steps to
ensure that the transfer is lawful and that suitable safeguards are in place as required by
applicable UK data protection legislation.

14. How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal
information against:
• Unauthorised access
• Loss
• Misuse
• Alteration
• Disclosure
• Destruction
However, no method of transmitting information over the internet or storing information
electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
You should also take appropriate steps to protect your own information, including using
secure passwords and avoiding sending confidential information through unsecured
channels.

15. How Long We Keep Your Information
We will retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the
purposes for which it was collected, including where necessary to meet legal, accounting,
reporting or regulatory requirements.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was
collected.
When personal information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to securely
delete, destroy or anonymise it.

16. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK data protection law, you may have the following rights:
Right to be informed
You have the right to know how we collect and use your personal information.
Right of access
You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Right to rectification
You may ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to erasure
In certain circumstances, you may ask us to delete your personal information.
Right to restrict processing
In certain circumstances, you may ask us to restrict how we use your personal information.
Right to data portability
In certain circumstances, you may request your personal information in a structured,
commonly used and machine-readable format.
Right to object
You may object to certain types of processing, including processing based on legitimate
interests and certain direct marketing activities.
Rights relating to automated decision-making
Where applicable, you may have rights relating to automated decision-making and
profiling.
These rights are not absolute and may be subject to legal exemptions.

17. How to Exercise Your Rights
If you wish to exercise any of your data protection rights, please contact:
Desh Foundation UK
Email: info@deshfoundation.org.uk
Please provide sufficient information to allow us to identify you and understand your
request.
We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.
We will normally respond to valid requests within the time period required by applicable
data protection legislation.

18. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not specifically directed at children.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children where this is not
necessary.
Where our activities involve children or young people, we will take appropriate steps to
comply with applicable data protection requirements and provide appropriate privacy
information.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us inappropriately, please
contact us.

19. Data Breaches
We maintain procedures designed to identify, manage and respond to personal data
breaches.
Where a personal data breach occurs, we will assess the incident and take appropriate
action in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including notifying the
Information Commissioner’s Office and/or affected individuals where legally required.

20. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our activities,
website, technology or applicable laws.
The latest version will be published on this page with the relevant “Last Updated” date.
We recommend checking this page periodically to ensure that you are aware of any
changes.

21. Complaints
If you have concerns about how we have handled your personal information, we encourage
you to contact us first so that we can investigate and attempt to resolve the issue.
You also have the right to complain to the UK’s data protection regulator:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Website: https://ico.org.uk/
The ICO provides information about data protection rights and how to make a complaint.

22. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, how we use your personal information,
or your data protection rights, please contact us:
Desh Foundation UK
Email: info@deshfoundation.org.uk
Website: https://deshfoundation.org.uk/