Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Legal Vegan Network (LVN)
Last updated: 01.08.25

The Legal Vegan Network (“LVN”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal data in accordance with UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with us — including through our website, email communications, event registrations, and membership engagement.

1. Who We Are

LVN is a non-profit membership organisation supporting lawyers, legal scholars, and advocates committed to advancing vegan and compassionate legal values.
Our contact details:
Legal Vegan Network
Email: contact@legalvegannetwork.co.uk

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Your name and contact details (e.g., email address)
Your professional role or affiliation (if you provide it)
Information you provide when filling out a form, subscribing to updates, RSVPing to events, or applying for membership
Any information you include in emails or contact messages
We do not collect unnecessary data, and we never request sensitive personal data unless clearly relevant and provided with your explicit consent.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data only when we have a lawful basis to do so, such as:
Responding to enquiries or messages you send us
Providing updates on events, news, or activities related to LVN (if you have opted in)
Managing event registrations or membership applications
Maintaining contact with members or those interested in joining the network
We will not use your information for commercial purposes or share it with third parties unless required by law or with your consent.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal grounds under the UK GDPR:
Consent: When you voluntarily provide your data via forms, email, or sign-ups
Legitimate interests: To manage and grow our membership network and events in a way that respects your rights
Legal obligations: Where required by UK law

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is securely stored and accessible only to authorised LVN team members. We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected — for example, for the duration of your involvement with LVN or for compliance with legal obligations. You can request deletion at any time.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion
Withdraw consent at any time
Object to processing or request restriction
Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@legalvegannetwork.co.uk

8. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience or gather basic analytics (e.g., site visits). You can adjust your browser settings to block cookies or notify you when they are being used.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, with a revised “last updated” date.

Questions?

We welcome your questions or concerns about how we handle your data. Please contact us at:
contact@legalvegannetwork.co.uk