Legal
Legal Policies & Compliance
The Business Development Association (BDA) is committed to transparency, accountability, and global compliance. Here you will find all policies governing terms of use, privacy, data protection, certifications, memberships, and accreditations.
As the global authority on business development, the Business Development Association (BDA) is committed to the highest standards of transparency, governance, and rights protection.
This section aims to provide all individuals and institutions, whether they are applicants for certification, members, accredited partners, or website users, with a comprehensive legal framework that outlines the terms of use, privacy policies, and regulations governing their relationship with the Association.
These policies form an essential part of our commitment to global governance and professional ethics. They:
Ensures the protection of data of individuals and institutions.
It explains the rights and duties of members, candidates and partners.
Regulates mechanisms for dealing with certificates, examinations, accreditations, and memberships.
Credibility and trust are enhanced in every interaction under the BDA umbrella.
Through this section, you can view the following policies:
Terms & Conditions – The rules governing the use of the website and BDA services.
Privacy Policy – How we collect, use and protect your data.
Refund Policy – Rules regarding refunds of fees for certificates or memberships.
Data Protection & GDPR Compliance Statement – Our compliance with UK laws (UK GDPR & Data Protection Act 2018).
Intellectual Property & Trademark Usage Policy - Controls for the use of approved BDA logos and names.
BDA Certification & Examination Policies - Exam integrity, re-sit, validity of certificates.
Membership Agreement - Rights and obligations of individual and institutional members.
Accreditation & Partnerships Terms What educational and consulting institutions are required to comply with BDA standards.
BDA Code of Conduct - Professional conduct framework and complaints mechanism.
