Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 25

This Privacy Policy explains how CLADE (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you interact with our website or apply for membership.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information respectfully, securely, and transparently.

1. What we collect

We may collect the following information when you use our site, apply for membership, or contact us:

Full name
Email address
Location or region
Age range
Profession or background
Information submitted via application or contact forms
Any additional details you choose to share

We may also collect limited usage data (e.g. device type, browser, IP address) for analytics and security purposes.

2. How we use your information

We use your information to:

Review and respond to membership applications
Contact you if you’re accepted or shortlisted
Communicate important club-related updates
Respond to enquiries (e.g. partnerships or venue introductions)
Improve our website’s functionality and user experience

We do not sell your information. Ever.

3. How we store and protect your data

Your data is stored securely via our hosting and form providers (e.g. Wix, email providers, or form integrations). We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorised access, misuse, or loss.

Only authorised individuals within CLADE have access to your data.

4. Cookies

This website may use cookies for basic functionality, analytics, and site performance. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

5. Third-party services

We may use third-party tools for email, forms, or analytics. These providers are selected with privacy and security in mind, and your data is only used for the purpose it was given.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of websites or services linked from our own.

6. Your rights

If you are based in the UK or EU, you have the right to:

Request access to the personal data we hold about you
Ask for correction or deletion of your data
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: membership@cladehq.com

7. Updates to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page.

8. Contact

For questions or concerns related to this Privacy Policy, contact: membership@cladehq.com