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Privacy Policy

The British-Turkish Lawyers Association (BTLA)

Last updated: March 12, 2026

 

1. Introduction

 

Welcome to the website of British Turkish Lawyers Association (“BTLA”, “we”, “us”, “our”). These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website located at www.btla.org.uk  (the “Website”).

 

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with them, you must not use the Website.

 

“BTLA” or “Association” refers to the British Turkish Lawyers Association.

 

“BTLA Constitution” refers to the Constitution of the British-Turkish Lawyers Association dated 24 May 2005.

 

“Member” refers to any individual accepted into BTLA under the BTLA Constitution.

 

“Directory” means the online BTLA Members' Directory.

 

“Website” refers to www.btla.org.uk 

 

2. About Us

 

BTLA is a professional association for lawyers and legal practitioners as set out in the BTLA Constitution.

 

Contact email:
info@btla.org.uk

 

3. Purpose of the Website

 

The Website provides information about the Association, its activities, events, publications and membership.

 

Nothing on this Website constitutes legal advice, and it should not be relied upon as such. Users should obtain independent legal advice before taking or refraining from any action.

 

4. Access to the Website

 

We aim to ensure that the Website is available at all times. However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access and may suspend or withdraw the Website at any time without notice.

 

We may also restrict access to certain areas of the Website to registered members.

 

5. Membership Areas

 

Certain parts of the Website may be accessible only to members of the Association.

 

Members must:

  • Keep login details confidential

  • Not share access with third parties

  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of their account

 

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access where misuse occurs including but not limited to cases of false or misleading information; prejudicial conduct to BTLA’s reputation or objectives or the member or user breaches these terms or any related BTLA policies.

 

5.1. Members' Directory

 

5.1.1 Eligibility and Listing

 

Only current members may be listed in the BTLA online Members' Directory. Inclusion is at BTLA’s sole discretion and not guaranteed by virtue of membership.

 

5.1.2 Submission and Review

 

Information submitted for listing will be reviewed. BTLA may accept, reject, or remove any entry without notice or obligation to provide reasons.

 

5.1.3 Professional Responsibility

 

By submitting professional information (e.g., practice area or title), you warrant its accuracy and agree to provide verification upon request. BTLA assumes no liability for misrepresented qualifications but may remove any entries it deems misleading or unsubstantiated.

 

5.1.4 Contact and Communication

 

You must maintain a valid email address. Undeliverable notices may result in suspension or removal from the Directory. Opting out of communications may affect your ability to remain listed.

 

5.1.5 Use of the Directory

 

The Directory is provided for informational and networking purposes only. Listings do not constitute endorsements or recommendations by BTLA.
BTLA, its officers, affiliates, or members are not liable for any reliance placed on the information within the Directory or for the conduct of any individual listed. Users should carry out their own verification.

 

Unauthorised use of Directory data for marketing, data harvesting, or solicitation is strictly prohibited.

 

6. Acceptable Use

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You agree not to:

  • Use the Website for unlawful purposes

  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website or its systems

  • Introduce viruses or malicious code

  • Copy, scrape or extract data without permission

  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation

 

7. Intellectual Property

 

All intellectual property rights in the Website and its content (including text, logos, graphics, and documents) are owned by or licensed to BTLA, unless otherwise stated.

 

You may:

  • View and download material for personal reference.

 

You may not:

  • Reproduce or distribute content for commercial purposes without written permission.

 

8. Publications and Resources

 

From time to time the Website may include:

  • Articles

  • Reports

  • Guidance notes

  • Event materials

These are provided for general informational purposes only and do not represent legal advice or the official views of all members of the Association.

 

9. Links to Third-Party Websites

 

The Website may contain links to third-party websites.

We do not control these websites and accept no responsibility for their content, privacy policies or practices.

 

10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

 

BTLA does not guarantee the accuracy or availability of the Website or Directory. All use is at your own risk. To the fullest extent permitted by law, BTLA excludes all liability for any loss, damage or inconvenience arising from use of, or reliance on, the Website or its content.

 

This includes, without limitation:

  • Loss of profits

  • Loss of business

  • Loss of data

  • Indirect or consequential loss

 

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded under applicable law.

 

11. Privacy

 

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

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Personal data is collected, processed and stored in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Members consent to the use of their data for administration, event management, communications, and directory listing, as applicable.

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12. Changes to the Website

 

We may update or change the Website and its content at any time without notice.

 

13. Changes to These Terms

 

We may revise these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Updated versions will be published on the Website with a revised “Last updated” date.

 

14. Governing Law

 

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Any dispute arising in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

 

15. Contact

 

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact:

British Turkish Lawyers Association

Email: info@btla.org.uk

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The British-Turkish Lawyers Association (BTLA) is an unincorporated association connecting members of the legal professions in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Turkey.

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We are committed to handling your personal data lawfully, fairly and transparently in accordance with UK data protection law (including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018).

 

For any data protection queries, please contact:
info@btla.org.uk

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1. Who We Are

BTLA is an unincorporated association. For the purposes of data protection law, BTLA acts as the data controller in respect of the personal data it collects and processes.

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2. What Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to operate the Association and organise our activities.

This may include:

  • Name

  • Professional title

  • Firm, chambers, organisation or university

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Postal address (if provided)

  • Areas of expertise or professional interest

  • Membership status and history

  • Event registration details

  • Payment information (processed securely via third-party providers)

  • Any information you voluntarily provide in correspondence

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data.

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3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

  • Administer memberships

  • Organise and manage events

  • Circulate newsletters and updates

  • Maintain a professional directory (where applicable)

  • Facilitate networking between UK and Turkish legal professionals

  • Process payments

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal data and we do not use it for unrelated marketing.

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4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data on one or more of the following grounds:

  • Performance of a contract (e.g. managing your membership or event registration)

  • Legitimate interests (e.g. operating and promoting the Association)

  • Legal obligation (e.g. financial record-keeping)

  • Consent, where required (which you may withdraw at any time)

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5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with:

  • Website hosting providers

  • Email distribution platforms

  • Event management tools

  • Payment processors

These providers process data only on our instructions and are required to maintain appropriate security standards.

We may also disclose data where required by law.

We do not share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

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6. International Transfers

Given the cross-border nature of BTLA’s activities, limited processing may occur outside the UK. Where this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable data protection law.

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7. Data Retention

We retain personal data:

  • For the duration of your membership; and

  • For up to 18 months thereafter, unless a longer retention period is required for legal or regulatory purposes.

You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to our legal obligations.

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8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion (in certain circumstances)

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

  • Request data portability (where applicable)

To exercise your rights, contact:
info@btla.org.uk

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You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

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9. Cookies

Our website may use essential and analytics cookies to ensure functionality and improve user experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

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10. Updates

We may update this policy from time to time. The current version will always be available on our website with the date of last revision.

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