Last updated: 24 April 2026
The Association of Stage Pyrotechnicians ("ASP", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information when you register as a member, enrol on a course, or contact us:
- Full name, email address, and telephone number
- Postal address
- Professional experience and training records
- Profile photograph
- Insurance details (where provided)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Manage your membership and account
- Administer course enrolments and certifications
- Operate the member directory and verification service
- Send you important notices about your membership or courses
- Respond to enquiries submitted via our contact form
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following lawful bases:
- Contractual necessity – to fulfil your membership and course enrolment
- Legitimate interests – to operate the member register and verification service
- Consent – where you have explicitly agreed, for example to display your profile publicly
- Legal obligation – where required by law
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:
- External agencies such as Local Authority Licensing Departments, Fire Services, and Insurance Companies who use our verification service
- Third-party service providers who support the operation of this website, under appropriate data processing agreements
5. Member Directory
Approved members may have a public profile visible in the member directory. This profile may include your name, photograph, qualifications, and experience records. You can request changes to your public profile by contacting us.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your membership is active and for a reasonable period thereafter, or as required to comply with our legal obligations.
7. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request erasure of your data (subject to legal obligations)
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk
8. Cookies
This website uses session cookies required for authentication and security (CSRF protection). We also use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us.