DYNA Privacy Policy

V.1 Updated February 2024

1.Purpose of this Privacy Policy

The purpose of this privacy policy is to tell you how your personal data is collected and processed when you contact us or use one of our services to attend the DYNA24 event. We process your personal information under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) in conjunction with The Data Protection Act 2018 on the basis of:

Legitimate Interests: To organise the DYNA event efficiently.

Contract: When you register for the event you agree to our terms, forming a contract.

Consent: Those who choose to subscribe to our mailing list indicate explicit consent to use their information for this purpose.

This ensures our processing activities are conducted with a legal foundation, respecting your rights and our obligations.

2. Who does this policy apply to?

Registered event attendees: members of the public who register to attend the DYNA24 event.
Email subscribers: members of the public who subscribe to our optional mailing list through a checkbox on the registration form.

3. What personal data do we collect?

Mandatory collection: Full name, email address
Optional collection: Phone number, company name, dietary preferences/restrictions, accessibility requirements

4. How is the personal data collected?

We collect personal information directly from you through two forms on this website. This information is essential for organising the DYNA24 event.

5. How is the personal data collected used?

The data collected is used for the essential organization of the DYNA24 event and includes:

Arrangements related to attendance.
Catering, considering dietary preferences/restrictions.
Ensuring accessibility requirements are met.

Participants have the option to subscribe to our mailing list through a checkbox on the form, which is not mandatory for event registration. This consent-based collection ensures that we only retain and use your data for purposes you have explicitly agreed to.

6. How is the personal data shared?

Personal data collected for the DYNA24 event will not be shared with any organisations or individuals outside Dyalog Ltd. This ensures the privacy and confidentiality of participant data, aligning with our commitment to safeguard your personal details and use them solely for the event’s organisational purposes.

7. How do we store the information and how long is it stored for?

Personal information collected for the DYNA24 event is securely stored on Dyalog Ltd’s servers. Unless participants opt into the mailing list, their information will not be retained after the event concludes. For those who choose to subscribe to the mailing list, their data is kept until they withdraw consent. Our commitment to data security ensures that your personal information is protected and only retained for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

8. What are your legal rights?

Under data protection law, you have rights including:

Right of Access: To request copies of your personal information.
Right to Rectification: To ask us to rectify information you think is inaccurate or complete information you think is incomplete.
Right to Erasure: To ask us to erase your personal information in certain circumstances.
Right to Restriction of Processing: To request the restriction of processing of your personal information.
Right to Object to Processing: To object to the processing of your personal information.
Right to Data Portability: To request the transfer of your personal information to another organisation or to you.

These rights ensure that you have control over your personal information.

9. How to Complain

If you have concerns about how your personal data/information is being collected and processed, please give us the opportunity to address them by emailing gdpr@dyalog.com.

We will always handle your data in a manner that is compliant with GDPR regulations. However, if you remain dissatisfied, you have the right make a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at any time. Full contact details and how to raise a complaint are found on their website at www.ico.org.uk.