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Privacy policy
Last updated: October 2026
1. Who we are
Independent Journalism SC Limited (Registration number awaiting confirmation) is the data controller for personal data collected through this site. For data protection enquiries, contact secretariat@ijsc.org.uk.
2. What we collect
From membership applicants: name, email, region, area of journalism, portfolio URL, and identity verification information. From complainants: name, email, and the details of the complaint. We do not collect more than is necessary.
3. The public register
The public verification register displays only accreditation facts (name, type, region, member ID, year, standing). It does not display contact details, addresses, or payment information.
4. How we use your data
To process applications and complaints, administer membership, operate the register, and meet our legal obligations. We do not sell personal data.
5. Sharing
We share data only where necessary to operate the complaints process, with our payment provider for subscriptions, or where required by law.
6. Your rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements. Contact secretariat@ijsc.org.uk to exercise these rights.
7. Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to operate membership and the complaints process, and to meet legal obligations.