Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2 July 2026

Thank you for choosing to support the Chinese Actuarial Network UK (CANUK). We are an independent and non-profit organisation committed to providing a networking platform and a communication channel to other Chinese actuarial associations/networks (in the rest of the world) for Chinese actuaries in the UK. Our mission is to promote the Chinese actuarial profession in the UK, foster knowledge sharing and collaboration among Chinese actuaries worldwide, and support the growth and development of the profession through research, innovation, and advocacy.

We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you subscribe to our updates using our website forms, hosted on the Wix.com platform.

 

1. Information We Collect

When you subscribe to our event updates via our Wix form, we collect the following professional and personal identification details that you choose to provide:

• Name (First and last name)

• Company (The organisation or business you belong to)

• Position (Your job title or role)

• Phone Number (Mobile or direct contact line)

• Email Address (Your primary electronic inbox)

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal information based on your consent when you submit our subscription form. By submitting the form, you consent to us using your personal information for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

Specifically, we use your data to:

• Send Email Updates: Send you newsletters, invitations, schedules, and important announcements about our upcoming events.

• Manage Communications: Address your queries, keep track of our community network, and manage your subscriber preferences.

• Service Personalisation: Understand the professional background (via your Company and Position) of our supporters to tailor our event topics and outreach.

 

3. How Your Data is Stored and Secured

Our website is hosted on the Wix.com platform. Your data may be stored through Wix.com’s data storage, databases, and the general Wix.com applications. Wix stores your data on secure servers behind a firewall. As Wix may store or process personal data outside the United Kingdom, appropriate safeguards are applied where required in accordance with applicable data protection laws. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We will only share your data if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

 

4. Email Marketing and Opting Out

By subscribing, you agree to receive digital updates from us. You can change your mind at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link found at the bottom of any email we send you, or by contacting us directly at canuk@chineseactuary.org. Once you unsubscribe, we will remove you from our mailing list. Your personal information will then be handled in accordance with the Data Retention section of this Privacy Policy.

 

5. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as you remain subscribed to our mailing list or otherwise continue to engage with CANUK.

If you unsubscribe from our communications or request that your personal information be deleted, we will delete or anonymise your personal information within 30 days, unless we are required by law to retain certain information for a longer period.

We periodically review the personal information we hold to ensure it remains accurate, relevant, and no longer than necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

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6. Your Data Rights

Depending on where you reside (such as the UK, EU, or certain US states), you have specific rights regarding your personal data. These include the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.

• Request corrections to any inaccurate information.

• Request the permanent deletion of your data from our systems.

You also have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before your consent was withdrawn.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at canuk@chineseactuary.org.

 

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal information.