1. Who We Are

The British Association of Mindfulness-Based Approaches (BAMBA) is the data controller responsible for your personal data. 

Contact: [email protected]

2. What Data We Collect 

We may collect personal data, including name, email address, contact details, membership information and any information you provide to us. 

We may also collect limited data when you use our website (see Cookies section below).

3. How We Collect Your Data 

Data is collected when you become a member, register for events, contact us, or interact with our website.

4. How We Use Your Data 

We use your data for membership administration, maintaining the BAMBA register, communication, event administration, and organisational purposes.

5. Lawful Basis for Processing 

We process personal data under the following lawful bases: 

• Contract: to manage membership 
• Legitimate interests: to operate BAMBA and communicate with individuals 
• Consent: where required, such as for certain communications

6. Events and Communications

When you register for events, we collect your name and email address to manage attendance and provide event-related communications. 

This processing is based on our legitimate interests in organising and delivering BAMBA events. 

We may also contact you about similar events. You can opt out of these communications at any time.

7. Data Sharing 

We may share data with trusted service providers such as IT and website hosts where necessary. 

We do not sell personal data.

8. Data Retention 

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected. 

Different types of data are retained for different periods in line with our retention schedule.

9. Your Rights 

You have rights, including access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability and objection. 

You can exercise your rights by contacting us. We will respond within one month.

10. Complaints 

You can raise a complaint with BAMBA about how your data is handled by contacting [email protected]. 

We will investigate and respond without undue delay. 

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioners Office (ICO).

11. Cookies 

Our website uses cookies. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy (also below).

12. Contact 

For any questions about this notice or your personal data, please contact [email protected]

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how the British Association of Mindfulness-Based Approaches (BAMBA) uses cookies and similar technologies on its website. 

This policy is designed to comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

2. What Are Cookies? 

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners. 

Cookies may collect information about your browsing activity and preferences.

3. Types of Cookies We Use 

Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and do not require consent. They enable core functionality such as security, network management and accessibility. 

Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it. Where these cookies are used solely for statistical purposes and not shared beyond BAMBA, they may not require consent but users will be given a clear option to opt out. 

Functionality Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences (such as display settings). Where applicable, you will be able to object to or disable these cookies. 

Third-Party Cookies: Some cookies may be set by third-party services (such as website hosting or analytics providers). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place where these are used.

4. How We Use Cookies 

We use cookies to: 

• Ensure the website functions properly 
• Understand how users interact with the site 
• Improve website performance and user experience 
• Remember your preferences (where relevant)

5. Consent and Control 

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner. 

You can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies. 

Non-essential cookies will not be set unless you provide your consent, except where cookies qualify for a legal exemption (such as strictly necessary or limited statistical purposes). 

You can change your cookie preferences at any time via the cookie settings on our website or through your browser settings.

6. Managing Cookies 

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. You can delete existing cookies and prevent new ones from being set. 

Please note that disabling some cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

7. Third-Party Services 

We may use trusted third-party services (such as analytics providers) that may set cookies on your device. 

We ensure that such providers act only on our instructions and do not use data for their own purposes unless clearly stated.

8. Updates to This Policy 

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical or operational changes. 

Where appropriate, we will notify users of any significant changes.

9. Contact 

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at [email protected]. 

If you have any concerns about our use of your personal information, you can make a complaint to us at [email protected]

You can also complain to the ICO if you are unhappy with how we have used your data.

The ICO’s address:

Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF

Helpline number: 0303 123 1113

Visit the ICO website