UKPHD Union is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. For the purposes of GDPR and any subsequent UK legislation covering data protection, the Data Controller of your personal data is UK Private Hire Drivers Union.
This policy sets out how we collect and use personal data about you, in accordance with the Data Protection Act (DPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It may change from time to time and we will advertise significant changes on our website or contact you directly.
The personal information we collect
When you become a member, we collect and process information you consent to give us, including:
- Your personal details (such as name and address)
- Details of services you have received from us
- Our correspondence and communications with you
Cookies
Like most professional websites, this site uses cookies — tiny files downloaded to your computer. You can restrict or block cookies via your browser settings, but disabling them will affect site functionality.
How we use your information
- Administration of membership records
- Processing payment of your union subscription
- Conducting elections and ballots for union officers
- Sharing news and updates on union activities
- Offering support, assistance and advice
- Informing you about changes to services or benefits
- Other trade union related activities contained in our Rule Book
Legal basis for processing
- Your consent — which can be withdrawn anytime by emailing office@ukphd.org
- Legitimate interest as set out in our Rule Book
Storage & retention
Your information is securely stored via cloud services and held only as long as necessary for the relevant activity.
Who has access
Appropriate staff and trusted third parties (payment processing, membership administration, email and printing services).
Your data protection rights
- Request copies of your personal information
- Ask us to rectify or complete information
- Ask us to erase your data in certain circumstances
- Restrict or object to processing in certain circumstances
- Request transfer of your data to another organisation
Concerns can be raised with us at office@ukphd.org or the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) — Helpline: 0303 123 1113 — ico.org.uk.