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Privacy Policy

Black Law Network
 

Last updated: February 2026
 

The Black Law Network (“BLN”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently and responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you visit our website or engage with our activities.

1. Who we are

The Black Law Network is a UK-based organisation supporting Black students and aspiring lawyers through events, mentoring, and community initiatives.

If you have any questions about this policy or how we use your data, you can contact us at:
📧 [blacklawnetwork@gmail.com]

2. What data we collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Contact information (e.g. name, email address)

  • Education or career stage information (e.g. sixth form, university, apprenticeship)

  • Event registration details

  • Application information (when applications are open)

  • Communications you send to us (emails, forms, feedback)

  • Website usage data (e.g. cookies, IP address, browser type — where applicable)

We do not knowingly collect unnecessary or excessive personal data.

3. How we collect your data

We collect data when you:

  • Complete a form on our website

  • Register for an event or programme

  • Apply to join BLN (when applications are open)

  • Contact us directly

  • Interact with our website via cookies or analytics tools

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4. Why we use your data (legal basis)

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – where you voluntarily provide information (e.g. sign-ups, forms)

  • Legitimate interests – to manage and run BLN effectively

  • Legal obligations – where required by law

We only use your data for purposes that are relevant to BLN’s activities.

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5. How we use your data

Your data may be used to:

  • Manage membership and applications

  • Communicate with you about events, programmes, and updates

  • Track engagement and attendance

  • Improve our website and services

  • Ensure safeguarding and community standards

We do not sell your data.

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6. Sharing your data

We may share limited personal data with:

  • Trusted service providers (e.g. website hosting, form tools, email platforms)

  • Event or programme partners only where necessary and appropriate

All third parties are expected to comply with data protection laws.

7. Data retention

We only keep personal data for as long as necessary.

Inactive membership or application data may be reviewed or deleted in line with BLN’s governance processes and safeguarding obligations.

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8. Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at [blacklawnetwork@gmail.com].

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9. Data security

We take reasonable and appropriate steps to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

However, no website can guarantee absolute security.

10. Children and young people
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BLN may process data relating to individuals aged 16+ for Sixth Form activities.

We take additional care when handling data relating to minors and only collect what is necessary for our activities.

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11. Cookies
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Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and understand how the site is used.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

 
12. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

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