Responsible Marketing Procedure
We are committed to ensuring that all marketing activities are conducted in a responsible, fair, and transparent manner.
This procedure outlines our approach to marketing ethically, within legal guidelines, and in a way that reflects the communities we serve, helping us to build stronger, more meaningful relationships with our clients.
1. Our Commitment
We will:
- Ensure all marketing communications are honest, accurate, and not misleading
- Represent our services and offerings fairly without exaggeration or misrepresentation
- Comply with all relevant marketing laws, regulations, and industry standards
- Respect the privacy and data protection rights of our audience
- Promote inclusivity by ensuring our marketing reflects the diverse communities we serve
- Avoid any marketing practices that could be considered exploitative, discriminatory, or offensive
2. Key Principles
Accuracy:
- All claims made in marketing materials must be verifiable, transparent, and truthful.
Clarity:
- Information about services, pricing, offers, and policies must be communicated clearly and understandably.
Inclusivity:
- Marketing content will positively represent and include people from diverse backgrounds and communities.
Consent:
- Communications, especially direct marketing, will be sent only to individuals who have given appropriate consent in line with data protection laws (e.g., GDPR).
Responsibility:
- We will take care to ensure that marketing materials are appropriate for all audiences, particularly when marketing CPD activities to vulnerable groups.
3. Monitoring and Review
- We regularly review our marketing materials, strategies, and communications to ensure they meet legal standards, ethical guidelines, and best practices.
- This procedure is reviewed annually to ensure its continued relevance and effectiveness.