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Privacy Policy

Your personal data – what is it?

Personal data relates to a living individual (natural or legal person) who can be identified from that data. Identification can be by the information alone or in conjunction with any other information in the data controller’s possession or likely to come into such possession. The processing of personal data is governed by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Who are we?

The British Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (BWRC) is the data controller. This means it decides how your personal data is processed and for what purposes.

How do we process your personal data?

BWRC complies with its obligations under GDPR by keeping personal data up to date; by storing and destroying it securely; by not collecting or retaining excessive amounts of data; by protecting personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access and disclosure and by ensuring that appropriate technical measures are in place to protect personal data. 

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  1. To administer membership records
  2. To maintain our own accounts and records
  3. To process gift aid applications
  4. To inform individuals of news, events, activities or services offered by the BWRC
  5. To fundraise and promote the interests of the charity
  6. To contact individuals via surveys to conduct research about their opinions of current affairs that affect wildlife rehabilitation or of services or potential new services that may be offered
  7. To operate the BWRC web site and Social Media Platforms to deliver the services that individuals have requested
  8. To enable us to provide a voluntary service for the benefit of the public as specified in our constitution

Sharing your personal data 

Your personal data will be treated as strictly confidential, and will not be shared with any third parties. We will only share your data with third parties outside of the BWRC with your consent.

How long do we keep your personal data?

We keep your personal data for no longer than reasonably necessary after membership has elapsed in order to administer the membership database in case of delayed payment or failure of the BWRC to renew membership or due to any legal claims or complaints. This would normally be no longer than 12 months.

Where do we store your data?

We will keep your data on paper and in electronic systems. We will take all reasonable steps to protect against unauthorised access, unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction or damage. If data are backed up in the cloud, only services within EU boundaries will be used.

Your rights and your personal data

Unless subject to an exemption under the GDPR, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data:

  1. The right to request a copy of your personal data which the BWRC holds about you;
  2. The right to request that the BWRC corrects any personal data if it is found to be inaccurate or out of date;
  3. The right to request your personal data is erased where it is no longer necessary for the BWRC to retain such data;
  4. The right to withdraw your consent to the processing at any time;
  5. The right to request that the data controller provide the data subject with his/her personal data and where possible, to transmit that data directly to another data controller (known as the right to data portability). 
  6. The right, where there is a dispute in relation to the accuracy or processing of your personal data, to request a restriction is placed on further processing; 
  7. The right to object to the processing of personal data, (where applicable) [Only applies where processing is based on legitimate interests (or the performance of a task in the publicinterest/exercise of official authority); direct marketing and processing for the purposes of scientific/historical research and statistics]
  8. The right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioners Office.

 

British Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (BWRC) Terms and Conditions Individual Membership

1. Associate membership applications

Applications for associate membership will be considered by the BWRC based on criteria such as professional background, relevance to the BWRC’s mission, and completeness of the application. The BWRC reserves the right to refuse applications that do not meet these criteria.

2. Membership payments, renewals, and cancellations

Payment can be made by cheque, BACS, or Standing Order. Please make cheques payable to “British Wildlife Rehabilitation Council” and send them to BWRC, The Gateway 85-101 Sankey Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1SR. For BACS and Standing Order payments, use the following bank details:

  • Bank Name: CAF Bank
  • Account Number: 00030038
  • Sort Code: 40-52-40

 

To cancel your membership, please notify us in writing by sending an email to [email protected] stating your reason for cancellation. This reason will be recorded for internal use only.

3. Individual associate membership rights and responsibilities

Associate individual non-voting membership of the BWRC does not count as membership for legal purposes. Therefore, Associate Members do not have any voting rights, legal obligations to act in the interests of the BWRC, or any liability to contribute to the assets of the BWRC on dissolution. The BWRC is not liable for any disputes arising between the member and their organisation regarding membership.

Associate Member benefits may change without notice. Members will be notified of any significant changes via email or through updates on the BWRC website.

4. The ten principles of wildlife rehabilitation

As a member of BWRC, you will be dedicated to upholding the highest standards of care and welfare for wildlife casualties. Individual members should adhere to all of the following principles:

  1. High standards of care: I commit to ensuring the highest standards of care and welfare for all wildlife casualties.
  2. Evidence-based practices: I will adhere to professional and evidence-based wildlife care practices.
  3. Compliance and evidence: I will collect and provide evidence to demonstrate compliance with the ten principles.
  4. Random audits: I agree to participate in random audits conducted by BWRC to ensure ongoing compliance.
  5. Timely submissions: I will submit required reports within one month when selected for audit.
  6. Review and feedback: I understand that my compliance reports will be reviewed by BWRC Trustees, and I will receive feedback accordingly.
  7. Audit frequency: I acknowledge that audits will not occur more than once in any three-year period unless a complaint is raised.
  8. Member support: I agree to receive support from BWRC in gathering evidence and complying with the principles.
  9. Captivity of disabled wildlife: We do not condone the keeping of disabled wildlife in captivity. However, for centres that already have captive wild-origin animals due to historical reasons or exceptional circumstances, the following conditions must be met:
  10. Written statements: We will provide a written statement for each animal explaining why it is an exception.
  11. Evolution plan: We will have a written policy outlining our plan to transition to a situation where no wild-origin animals are kept. This includes not replacing any historically captive animals when they die.

 

5. Associate membership benefits

  • Use the BWRC Associate Member logo (not the Associate Organisation logo) for the purposes of self-promotion, but not for the promotion of a wider organisation. You may use the logo on any of your media channels, including your personal website.
  • Show your support for the British Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (BWRC) and its mission
  • Receive our regular newsletter, filled with updates, insights, and expert advice
  • Gain access to BWRC talks, events, and educational opportunities
  • Stay informed about developments in wildlife rehabilitation and conservation
  • Access to members only area on the BWRC website.

6. Terminating membership

The BWRC reserves the right to revoke or decline the renewal of membership if a Member’s actions bring the organisation into disrepute. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Making public statements that harm BWRC’s reputation.
  • Engaging in unethical or unprofessional conduct.
  • Acting in a manner contrary to BWRC’s values and mission.

Any such decision will be made at the discretion of the BWRC, following a fair and transparent review process.

7. Variation of terms & conditions

These terms and conditions may be revised from time to time. If they are revised, we will post the revised version on the BWRC website and email it to all members. Members will have 30 days to review and accept the revised terms. Continued membership after this period will be deemed acceptance of the changes. Please note that individual membership cannot be changed to Associate Organisation and a separate application for AOM is required in these circumstances.

8. Contact information

For membership inquiries, payments, and cancellations, please contact us at: