Last updated: 15 October 2026
We keep personal data only as long as we need it. When a period ends, the data is deleted or anonymised.
- Public Register entries: while the award is valid, then 6 years after expiry or withdrawal, so that past status can be verified.
- Successful applications and supporting evidence: 6 years after the award ends.
- Unsuccessful or withdrawn applications: 2 years after the decision, or after any appeal closes.
- Governance applications and CVs: for the term of office plus 6 years if appointed; 12 months if not.
- Payment records and receipts: 6 years, as required by UK tax law.
- Contact form messages: 2 years.
- Email delivery logs: 12 months.
- Member accounts: until you ask us to close the account; award records are then kept as above.
- Published Journal articles and Zenodo records: permanently, as part of the scholarly record.
To ask for earlier deletion, use the data request page.