This Privacy Policy outlines how the Supply Chain Sustainability School protects the personal information of our members, partners, and website users. We value your trust and strive to help you feel in control of your data. Below, we describe the scope of the data we process, the purposes and methods of processing, data security measures, and your rights regarding your information.
The Supply Chain Sustainability School is operated by Action Sustainability Trading Limited. We take your privacy seriously and commit to the following principles:
- Confidentiality: We promise to keep your personal details confidential, safe, and secure at all times.
- Free Services: Our services are provided free of charge.
- Data Sharing: We will never sell or release your personal data to third parties, except as necessary to funding stakeholders for purposes such as accessing funding or co-promoting sustainability training.
- Stakeholder Agreements: Any funding stakeholders we share data with will enter into a non-disclosure agreement with Action Sustainability and comply with applicable privacy laws.
- Data Protection: If a partner identifies your organization as a key supplier, we will keep your data secure and share it with your client safely.
- User Control: You can change your personal details or unsubscribe from our services at any time.
This policy explains how we use personal information collected from members of the School, which is free to join. As a member, you are part of a unique collaboration of like-minded individuals and organizations working towards a more sustainable built environment.
Information We Collect
We collect information when you register with the School or sign up for related activities or services. We also gather information when you voluntarily complete surveys, provide feedback, or participate in events. Additionally, we collect website usage information via cookies.
We utilize your information to personalize your repeat visits and provide valuable resources to enhance your learning experience.
We do not share your information for marketing purposes with external organizations.
We will retain your personal data for as long as you remain a member of the School.
Marketing Communications
We would like to send you information about the School, its learning resources, and events that may interest you. If you consent to receive communications from us, you can opt out at any time through your account settings under your ‘Profile’.
You can stop us from contacting you at any time.
If you no longer wish to receive communications, please contact us at [email protected] or opt out via your account settings.
Access to Your Information and Correction
You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. To do so, email us at [email protected] or write to us at Action Sustainability, 2nd Floor, Albert House, 256-260 Old Street, London, EC1V 9DD, United Kingdom.
We want to ensure your personal information is accurate and up to date. You may request corrections or removal of inaccurate information.
You can view your personal information by logging into your account.
Cookies
Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior. This information helps us track website usage and compile statistical reports.
For more information about cookies, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but this may affect some website functionality.
Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other sites. This privacy policy applies only to our website, so please review the privacy policies of any linked sites.
Force24 Cookies & Tracking
We use Force24’s marketing automation platform. Force24 cookies are first-party cookies enabled upon your acceptance of cookies on this website. They help us understand audience engagement and optimize our marketing efforts. Please see Force24’s privacy notice.
Cookies:
- F24_autoID: This is a temporary identifier on a local machine or phone browser that helps us track anonymous information to be later married up with f24_personid. If this is left anonymous it will be deleted after 6 months . Non-essential, first party, 10 years, persistent.
- F24_personID: This is an ID generated per individual contact in the Force24 system to be able to track behaviour and form submissions into the Force24 system from outside sources per user. This is used for personalisation and ability to segment decisions for further communications. Non-essential, first party, 10 years, persistent.
The information stored by Force24 cookies remains anonymous until:
Our website is visited via clicking from an email or SMS message, sent via the Force24 platform and cookies are accepted on the website.
A user of the website completes a form containing email address from either our website or our Force24 landing pages.
The Force24 cookies will remain on a device for 10 years unless they are deleted.
Other Tracking Technologies
We also use similar technologies including tracking pixels and link tracking to monitor your viewing activities.
Device & browser type and open statistics
All emails have a tracking pixel ( a tiny invisible image ) with a query string in the URL. Within the URL we have user details to identify who opened an email for statistical purposes.
Link Tracking
All links within emails and SMS messages sent from the Force24 platform contain a unique tracking reference, this reference help us identify who clicked an email for statistical purposes.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior patterns. This information helps us understand site usage without identifying individual visitors.
Mailing Lists
During registration, we collect personal information to keep you informed about School resources, training events, and other relevant information. We do not rent or trade email lists with other organizations.
We use Force24 to manage our communications and track engagement statistics. You can unsubscribe from our mailings at any time. Please see Force24’s privacy notice.
Cookiehub
Cookiehub is our Consent Management Platform (CMP) to ensure compliance with U.S. privacy laws. Users will see a pop-up upon visiting our site to accept or reject cookies (except strictly necessary cookies). Cookiehub’s privacy policy is here.
Sparkpost
We use Sparkpost for sending transactional emails (e.g. password resets). You can view Sparkpost’s privacy policy here.
AI Notetaker Usage
As part of our efforts to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of our services, we may use AI-powered notetaking tools, such as Fireflies.ai, during certain training sessions (e.g. webinars). These tools are used to assist in recording, transcribing, and summarizing key points discussed during the session.
What Data is Collected
The AI notetaker may collect audio recordings and other relevant information shared during the session, such as verbal comments or questions, in order to produce accurate transcriptions.
How Your Data is Used
The data collected by the AI notetaker is used solely for the purpose of transcribing and summarizing content discussed during the session. This allows us to provide a more accessible record of the event and ensures all key points are captured.
Data Security and Privacy
We take the privacy and security of your data seriously. Any data collected by AI notetaking tools will be processed in accordance with the AI tool’s privacy policy, and we encourage you to review it for more details on how your information is protected. For our part, we implement robust security measures to safeguard the confidentiality of your data throughout the process.
Third-Party Providers
The AI notetaking services may be provided by third-party vendors, such as Fireflies.ai, who comply with data protection laws.
Restrictions on Participant Use of AI Tools
While we may use AI tools for transcriptions, participants are not permitted to use their own AI tools during training sessions.
User Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete any personal data collected. For any concerns, please contact us at [email protected]
By participating in our training sessions, you acknowledge and consent to the use of AI notetakers as outlined in this policy.
Data Sharing with Funding Stakeholders
We may share personal data with organizations for purposes related to training and funding analysis. We may share your resource usage and event attendance details but will ensure they adhere to the same level of data protection standards as we do.
Our Website Providers
You can view the privacy policies of our website providers:
- StrategiQ (website provider): https://strategiq.co/privacy/
- Titus Learning (LMS website provider): https://www.tituslearning.com/privacy-policy/
- Moodle (LMS platform): https://moodle.org/admin/tool/policy/view.php?policyid=1
Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We regularly review our privacy policy and will post any updates on this webpage. This policy was last updated in September 2024.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or the information we hold about you, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Address: Action Sustainability, 2nd Floor, Albert House, 256-260 Old Street, London, EC1V 9DD, United Kingdom