Privacy Policy

Last updated: [Sept 2025]

The Dura Society (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with transparency and care. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit www.thedurasociety.com, engage with our events, subscribe to our memberships, or interact with our services.

By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined below.

1. Who We Are

The Dura Society is a UK-based platform providing events, education, and consultancy services focused on wealth, wellbeing, and legacy for women and their families.

For the purposes of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, we are the Data Controller for your personal information.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Email: hello@thedurasociety.com

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of data:

a) Information you provide directly

  • Name, email address, phone number

  • Event registrations and membership details

  • Payment and billing information (processed securely by third-party providers; we do not store card data)

  • Survey responses, feedback forms, or enquiries

  • Professional information (e.g., firm, role, expertise)

  • Preferences (communication preferences, event topics, interests)

b) Information collected automatically

When you visit our website:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages viewed and time spent on the site

  • Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 7)

c) Information from third parties

  • Payment processors

  • Email and marketing platforms

  • Event registration platforms

  • Social media interactions

  • Partners who co-host events or provide services

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your information to:

  • Manage event registrations and send event information

  • Process membership applications and deliver membership services

  • Send newsletters, updates, and curated content

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Improve our website, services, and user experience

  • Administer surveys, workshops, and community feedback

  • Maintain legal compliance and prevent fraud

  • Personalise content and recommendations

  • Manage partnerships, community initiatives, and service offerings

We only process your data when we have a lawful basis, including consent, performance of a contract, legitimate interests, or legal obligations.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your data.

We may share your information with trusted third parties, including:

  • Payment processors

  • Email and CRM providers

  • Website hosting platforms

  • Event partners and speakers (only with your consent where necessary)

  • Professional service providers (legal, accounting, security)

  • Analytics and site performance tools

All third-party providers are contractually obliged to comply with data protection laws.

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

Your data is stored securely using trusted hosting and cloud-based services.

We use:

  • Encryption where appropriate

  • Access controls and password protection

  • Secure payment gateways

  • Data minimisation principles

  • Regular security reviews

We retain your information only for as long as necessary for the purposes we collected it, or as required by law.

6. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Request data portability

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, email: hello@thedurasociety.com

7. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website performance

  • Analyse site traffic

  • Enhance user experience

  • Enable login and membership features

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings.

8. Links to External Sites

Our website may include links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
Please review their policies before providing any personal information.

9. Children’s Data

Our services are not directed at children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect their data.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally.
Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.

HOW CAN YOU EXERCISE YOUR RIGHTS?

We take data protection very seriously and will handle your requests in relation to your rights stated above when requested.

Right to complain to a Supervisory Authority: If you believe The Dura Society has processed your personal data incorrectly, you can contact us anytime.

You also have the right to make a complaint at any time to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues (www.ico.org.uk). We would, however, appreciate the chance to deal with your concerns before you approach the ICO, so please contact us first.

ICO Registration: ZA889594

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

The Dura Society
Email: hello@thedurasociety.com
Website: www.thedurasociety.com