The Midland Group of Motoring Writers (MGMW) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use and store your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
Who We Are
The Midland Group of Motoring Writers is a membership organisation for automotive journalists and media professionals based in the Midlands region of the UK. Our website address is mgmw.org.uk.
What Data We Collect
We may collect and store the following personal data:
- Your name and contact details including email address and telephone number
- Your place of residence and place of work
- Details of your publications and media output
- Any correspondence you send to us via the contact form or by email
We do not collect sensitive personal data and we do not use cookies for tracking or advertising purposes.
How We Use Your Data
We use the personal data we hold for the following purposes:
- To manage your membership of the MGMW
- To communicate with you about Group news, events and matters relevant to your membership
- To publish your professional details in the members directory on this website, where you have given your consent
- To respond to enquiries submitted via our contact form
We will never sell your personal data to third parties or use it for marketing purposes unrelated to the MGMW.
How We Store Your Data
Your data is stored securely. Member contact details held in our membership records are accessible only to committee members. Details published on this website are limited to professional information that members have agreed to make publicly available.
We retain membership data for as long as you remain a member of the Group. If you leave the MGMW, your data will be removed from our active records within a reasonable period.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request that we correct any inaccurate data we hold
- Request that we delete your personal data
- Object to the processing of your personal data
- Request that we restrict how we use your data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the form below or by getting in touch with the Group Secretary directly.
Third Party Links
Our website contains links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies before submitting any personal data.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page. This policy was last updated in April 2026.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal data, please get in touch.