WEBSITE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY
1. INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the website of The British Association for Crystal Growth (“BACG”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). By accessing and using this website (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Website Terms and Conditions and the Privacy Policy set out below. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the Site.
BACG is a charity registered in England and Wales. Charity number: 261780
Registered contact address:
Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre
12 Union Road
Cambridge, CB2 1EZ
United Kingdom
The term “you” refers to the user or viewer of this website.
2. USE OF THE WEBSITE
The content of this Site is provided for general information and use only and is subject to change without notice. We do not guarantee that the Site, or any content on it, will always be available or uninterrupted.
Your use of any information or materials on this Site is entirely at your own risk. It is your responsibility to ensure that any information available through this Site meets your specific requirements.
3. COOKIES
This Site may use cookies to monitor browsing preferences and ensure proper functionality. Cookies may collect limited technical information such as browser type, device information, or anonymised usage data. By continuing to use the Site, you consent to the use of cookies.
4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
This Site contains material which is owned by or licensed to BACG. This includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, appearance, graphics, and written content. Reproduction or redistribution is prohibited other than in accordance with applicable copyright law.
All trademarks reproduced on this Site that are not the property of, or licensed to, BACG are acknowledged.
5. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Neither BACG nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness, or suitability of the information and materials found on this Site for any particular purpose.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, BACG excludes all liability for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or reliance on, the Site or its content.
6. UNAUTHORISED USE
Unauthorised use of this Site may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offence.
7. LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES
From time to time, this Site may include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the linked website(s), and we have no responsibility for their content or availability.
8. PRIVACY POLICY – USE OF PERSONAL DATA
BACG does not collect personally identifiable information through the Site unless such information is voluntarily provided by you, for example by contacting us by email.
Any personal data you provide will be used solely for the purpose for which it was supplied, including responding to enquiries, administering membership or events, and maintaining administrative records.
9. DATA STORAGE AND DISCLOSURE
Personal data will not be shared with third parties unless required by law or where necessary to fulfil the purpose for which the data was provided. Data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area, including to countries that may not offer the same level of data protection.
BACG processes personal data in accordance with applicable UK data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
10. GOVERNING LAW
Your use of this Site and any dispute arising from it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.