Policies, Terms and Community Standards

Privacy Notice

The Community of Pracademics is committed to protecting personal information and respecting the privacy of all members, visitors, contributors, and event participants.

This notice explains how personal information may be collected, used, stored, and protected.

Information We May Collect

We may collect:

Name
Email address
Professional role
Organisation
Areas of interest
Event registration information
Newsletter subscription information
Voluntarily submitted content or feedback

We will only collect information necessary for the operation of the community.

How We Use Information

Personal information may be used to:

Administer community membership
Manage events and webinars
Distribute newsletters and updates
Respond to enquiries
Improve community services and activities
Facilitate networking opportunities requested by members
Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable, information is processed on the basis of:

Consent
Legitimate interests
Contractual necessity

depending on the nature of the interaction.

Data Sharing

Personal information will not be sold.

We may share limited information with trusted service providers who assist with:

Email distribution
Event management
Website hosting
Community administration

Only where necessary and subject to appropriate safeguards.

Data Security

Reasonable technical and organisational measures are used to protect personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or loss.

Data Retention

Personal information will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected or to meet legal obligations.

Your Rights

You may request:

Access to your personal data
Correction of inaccurate information
Deletion of information where appropriate
Restriction of processing
Withdrawal of consent

Privacy enquiries should be submitted via the designated community contact address.

Acceptance

By accessing this website, participating in events, joining mailing lists, or using Community of Pracademics resources, you agree to these Terms of Use.

Appropriate Use

Users agree not to:

Publish unlawful content;
Harass, intimidate, or discriminate against others;
Misrepresent themselves or their affiliations;
Upload malicious software;
Infringe intellectual property rights;
Disrupt community activities.
Suspension of Participation

The Community reserves the right to restrict, suspend, or remove access where behaviour is inconsistent with community values, professional standards, or applicable law.

Availability

We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to any website, service, event, community platform, newsletter, or resource.

Services may be amended, suspended, or discontinued at any time.

Copyright and Intellectual Property

Ownership

Unless otherwise stated, original content published by the Community of Pracademics remains the property of the Community of Pracademics or the relevant author.

This includes:

Website content
Community publications
Guides and toolkits
Graphics
Branding
Training materials
Contributor Rights

Contributors retain ownership of their own submitted work unless otherwise agreed in writing.

By submitting content, contributors grant the Community of Pracademics a non-exclusive licence to:

Publish
Share
Archive
Promote
Adapt formatting for accessibility and publication purposes

while preserving authorship attribution.

Permitted Use

Users may:

Read and download materials for personal use
Share links to resources
Cite materials appropriately

Users may not reproduce substantial content for commercial purposes without permission.

Community Values Statement

Our Purpose

Community of Pracademics exists to create a welcoming, collaborative, and intellectually curious network for professionals who work across the boundaries of practice and academia.

We seek to strengthen connections between industry, professional practice, teaching, scholarship, research, and academic leadership.

Our Values
Respect

We value diverse experiences, viewpoints, disciplines, and professional identities.

Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to creating a community in which all members feel welcomed, respected, valued, and able to contribute meaningfully.

Collaboration

We believe knowledge grows through collaboration and partnership.

Evidence-Informed Practice

We value the integration of scholarly evidence, critical reflection, and professional expertise.

Integrity

We are committed to honesty, openness, fairness, ethical conduct, and professional responsibility.

Lifelong Learning

We support continuous personal and professional growth across all career stages.

Generosity and Support

We seek to build a culture in which members actively encourage, mentor, support, and learn from one another.

Community Code of Conduct

All members, contributors, speakers, event attendees, volunteers, and partners are expected to:

Act professionally and respectfully.
Engage constructively in debate.
Welcome diverse perspectives.
Credit the work of others appropriately.
Maintain confidentiality where required.
Avoid discriminatory, harassing, abusive, or intimidating behaviour.
Support an inclusive and accessible community environment.

Breaches of this Code may result in removal from community activities.

Contributor and Resource Submission Policy

By submitting resources, articles, blog posts, presentations, case studies, podcasts, or other materials, contributors confirm that:

The work is their own or they have permission to share it.
Submission does not infringe copyright, intellectual property, confidentiality, or data protection requirements.
Any necessary permissions have been obtained.
Content is accurate to the best of their knowledge.

The Community of Pracademics reserves the right to decline, edit for formatting and accessibility, or remove submissions where appropriate.

Contact

For enquiries regarding:

Privacy
Copyright
Website content
Community participation
Policy matters

please contact the Community of Pracademics (email: m.kitchener@brookes.ac.uk)

Statement of Independence

The Community of Pracademics is an independent professional network dedicated to supporting those working at the intersection of professional practice and academia. It does not represent any university, employer, professional body, or partner organisation, and participation within the community does not imply endorsement by any institution.