UK GDPR Compliance
The Virtual Community and Dialogue Social Club is committed to respecting your data protection rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). This page explains how we comply with the law and how you can exercise your rights.
Scope and Applicability
Although our primary operations are based in Australia, this website serves users in the United Kingdom. As such, we are subject to the UK GDPR when processing personal data of individuals in the UK. We collect only minimal, automatically generated data through website analytics and cookies to improve user experience.
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of access – to know what personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification – to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to erasure – to request deletion of your data
- Right to restriction of processing – to limit how we use your data
- Right to data portability – to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to object – to object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right not to be subject to automated decision-making – including profiling
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s supervisory authority for data protection.
How We Comply
We do not store personal data in databases, register users, or collect identifiable information through forms. We only use anonymised analytics and session-based cookies for site functionality and performance. We do not sell, share, or trade personal data. All data processing is based on our legitimate interest in providing a functional and engaging website experience.
Data We Process
Automatically collected data may include:
- IP addresses (anonymised)
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
All such data is processed in aggregated, non-identifiable form where possible.
Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of personal data is based on legitimate interest under Article 6(1)(f) of the UK GDPR. This includes improving website functionality, ensuring security, and delivering relevant content. We balance this interest against your rights and freedoms, and we do not process data where your interests override ours.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of your rights under UK GDPR, please contact us via email at [email protected]. Include your full name, the right you wish to exercise, and any relevant details (e.g., email address used to visit the site). We will respond without undue delay.
Response Timeframes
We aim to respond to all requests within one month of receipt. In complex cases, we may extend this period by up to two additional months, and we will inform you of any delay and the reasons for it.
No Discrimination Policy
We will never deny you access to our services, charge you different rates, or provide a lower quality of service because you exercised your rights under UK GDPR.
Updates and Changes
We may update this page periodically to reflect changes in law or our practices. The most recent version will always be posted here with an updated effective date.
Contact Information
If you have questions or requests regarding your data protection rights, please contact:
Tristan Frybury
33 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Email: [email protected]
For complaints about our data practices, you may also contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.