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Code of Conduct and Ethics

Behavioural expectations for staff, contractors, partners and platform users.

Version
v1.0
Effective
2026-07-19
Last reviewed
2026-07-19
Next review
2027-07-19
Owner
Ethics Committee
Approver
Board of Trustees

Applies to

  • All ImpactMiles participants

Jurisdictions

  • Hong Kong (PDPO, IRD s.88)
  • United Kingdom (UK GDPR, DPA 2018)
  • European Union (GDPR)
  • Singapore (PDPA)
  • Australia (Privacy Act 1988)
  • Japan (APPI)
  • Wider APAC per country taxonomy

How this is applied in-product

  • Acceptance at signup and staff onboarding
  • Grounds for suspension or termination on breach

1. Core Principles

  • Integrity - do not misrepresent impact or identity.
  • Respect - no harassment, discrimination or hate speech.
  • Transparency - disclose conflicts of interest and material relationships.
  • Stewardship - protect participant safety and donor trust.

2. Reporting

Concerns can be raised confidentially to the Ethics Committee. Retaliation against good-faith reporters is itself a breach of this Code.

Questions or concerns about this policy? Contact the DPO.

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