The Aesthetics Professionals Collective (APC) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal data responsibly, transparently, and in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information.
Who We Are
The Aesthetics Professionals Collective (APC) operates as a professional trade support body and Community Interest Company (CIC).
For the purposes of data protection law, APC is the data controller of any personal information collected through our website, communications, membership processes, and platforms.
Information We Collect
We may collect and process personal information including:
- Name and contact details
- Professional information provided during membership or enquiries
- Correspondence sent to APC email addresses
- Information submitted through applications, editorial contributions, or governance processes
- Limited technical data related to website usage (such as IP address or browser type)
We only collect information that is necessary for legitimate professional, administrative, or community purposes.
How We Use Your Information
Personal data is used to:
- Manage membership applications and subscriptions
- Communicate with members, contributors, sponsors, and enquirers
- Deliver education, resources, and community support
- Maintain governance, safeguarding, and professional standards
- Review editorial submissions and community contributions
- Comply with legal, regulatory, or CIC obligations
APC does not sell personal data or use it for unrelated marketing purposes.
Lawful Basis for Processing
APC processes personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:
- Consent
- Contractual necessity (eg. membership subscription)
- Legitimate interests related to professional governance and community support
- Legal obligation
Data Sharing
APC does not share personal data with third parties except where:
- Required to deliver services (eg. payment providers)
- Necessary for legal or regulatory compliance
- Appropriate for safeguarding, documentation, or formal escalation
- Explicitly consented to by the individual
Any third parties used are required to handle data securely and lawfully.
Data Storage & Security
All personal information is stored securely and accessed only where necessary. APC takes reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
Information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil its purpose or meet legal obligations.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of data where appropriate
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent where applicable
Requests can be made by contacting APC using the details below.
Cookies & Website Analytics
APC may use basic cookies or analytics tools to understand website usage and improve functionality. These do not collect unnecessary personal information and are not used for advertising profiling.
Contact & Data Enquiries
For privacy-related enquiries or data requests, please contact:
office@aestheticsprofessionalscollective.co.uk
Updates to This Policy
APC may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, operational, or organisational changes. The most current version will always be available on the APC website.