Social media

Privacy statement – Social media use

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

How we use social media
We use the social media platforms listed below to share news, promote events, and engage with our members and the wider STEM community.

Personal data we may process
If you interact with us on social media, we may see and process:

  • Your public profile name and photo
  • Comments, messages, or other content you share with us
  • Any contact details you choose to provide via direct message

Why we process this data
We process this information to:

  • Respond to your enquiries or messages
  • Share relevant updates and opportunities
  • Promote our activities and events

Legal basis for processing
Our lawful basis is legitimate interests in promoting our organisation and engaging with members, or consent where you have explicitly agreed (e.g., for sharing your photo).

Third‑party platforms
Please note that social media platforms have their own privacy policies, and we do not control how they collect or use your data. We encourage you to review their terms and settings.

Your rights
You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data. You can also object to certain uses of your data. To exercise your rights, contact us at admin@sciencecentres.org.uk.

Contact us
If you have any questions about this statement or how we handle your data, please email admin@sciencecentres.org.uk.

ASDC LinkedIn page

We use LinkedIn to post ASDC project news, events and opportunities that may be of interest to members and people working in the science communication sector.

LinkedIn is part of our social media network and an important tool for disseminating relevant information to our sector and different online communities. We use LinkedIn to celebrate the work of ASDC and our project partners, to promote events, share opportunities and news from the sector. We also use it to engage new supporters, potential members, collaborators and funders.

We also have a LinkedIn ASDC members groups for sharing members-only comms and updates, as well as sharing best practice. Members of the group are also invited to share anything relevant to support with networking and connection across the network. Occasionally, ASDC may advertise special events on our groups if we feel they are relevant to group members. Such group members are carefully moderated by ASDC and attendance is not compulsory for our network members or project partners.

Bluesky

We use Bluesky to connect with members and the STEM engagement community. Posts are shared to celebrate the work of ASDC and our project partners, sharing important information about the sector and promote special events. 
X

Similarly to Bluesky, we use X to connect with members and the STEM engagement community who don't use LinkedIn or Bluesky. Having an account on X does not mean we endorse the negative comments or improper use of the platform. 

LinkedIn, Bluesky and X are commercial companies. Therefore, any information shared on our pages or in private messages may be used for commercial purposes according to your own personal privacy settings on these platforms.