Autoware Foundation UK Privacy Notice
Privacy Notice
Last updated: 20 November 2025
Autoware Foundation UK Limited (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This notice explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under UK GDPR.
1. Who we are
Autoware Foundation UK Limited
Registered in England and Wales (Company No. 16783240)
We operate the website autoware.org.uk.
2. What personal data we collect
If you contact us via our web form or email:
We collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Any information you include in your message
If you visit our website:
We use server logs and may use privacy-enhanced analytics tools to help us understand how visitors use our site. This information may include:
- IP address (anonymised or truncated where possible)
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and interaction patterns
- Date, time and duration of visits
Analytics data is used only to improve the performance, security and clarity of our website. We do not use advertising or tracking technologies.
3. How we use your data
We use your information to:
- Respond to your enquiry
- Manage communication relating to Autoware activities
- Maintain website security and performance
- To analyse website traffic in a privacy-enhanced way so we can improve the site and understand what information visitors find useful.
We do not use your data for marketing unless you explicitly ask us to keep you updated.
4. Lawful basis for processing
Our lawful bases under UK GDPR are:
- Legitimate interests – understanding how our site is used so we can improve it.
- Consent – if analytics cookies requiring consent are introduced (e.g., via a cookie banner), we will only run them after you opt in.
5. Who we share your data with
We do not sell your data or share it with external third parties for marketing.
If you submit a contact enquiry that relates to a specific Autoware activity, working group, project or region, we may share your message with the relevant people within the Autoware Foundation or the Autoware Federation so that the right team can respond.
We may also share information if required by law or to investigate security issues.
6. How long we keep your data
- Enquiry emails: normally up to 12 months
- Server and analytics logs: normally up to 90 days, unless needed for security analysis
7. Your data rights
Under UK GDPR, you can request:
- Access
- Correction
- Deletion
- Restriction
- Objection
Contact details below
If you are not satisfied, you can complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
8. Changes to this notice
We may update this Privacy Notice as our services evolve. Significant changes will be noted on this page.