The Data City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and safe workplace for all employees, visitors, and partners. This Code of Conduct outlines the expected behaviour and guidelines for anyone using The Data City’s office spaces, or anywhere we host an event, to provide a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, class, or religion. The Data City do not tolerate harassment in any form. Participants violating these rules will be addressed.
 

Respect and professionalism: 

• Treat all individuals—staff, partners, and visitors—with respect, courtesy, and professionalism at all times. 

• Use inclusive language and avoid discriminatory comments, gestures, or actions based on race, gender, sexuality, religion, nationality, disability, or age. 

• Ensure that differences of opinion are handled with civility and professionalism, avoiding personal attacks or aggressive behaviour. 

• Respect the office’s working environment by minimising disruptions and avoiding the use of offensive or inappropriate language. 

The Data City strictly prohibits any form of harassment, including sexual harassment, whether verbal, physical, or visual. Harassment includes, but is not limited to: 

• Verbal comments that reinforce social structures of domination 

• Sexual images in public spaces 

• Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following 

• Harassing photography or recording 

• Inappropriate physical contact 

• Unwelcome sexual attention 

• Unwelcome sexual advances 

• Inappropriate touching 

• Sexually suggestive comments, jokes, or gestures, and the display of offensive material. 

• Sustained disruption of any presentations, talks or other events 

• Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behaviour 

We expect everyone to respect personal boundaries and understand that all behaviour must be consensual. Non-consensual behaviour or unwanted attention will not be tolerated. 

Enforcement 

The Data City encourages everyone to speak up if they witness or experience any behaviour that violates this Code of Conduct. Reports can be made confidentially, and all concerns will be investigated promptly and impartially. 

Individuals found in violation of this Code of Conduct will face disciplinary action, which may include removal from office premises, termination of contracts, or legal action where necessary. 

Participants asked to stop any harassing behaviour are expected to comply immediately. 

We expect participants to follow these rules in our workspaces, in online-only events, and event-related social activities. We think people should follow these rules outside event activities too! 

Reporting 

If someone makes you or anyone else feel unsafe or unwelcome, or you witness any behaviour you think is not appropriate of goes against any of the above code of conduct, please report it as soon as possible.  

You can make a report either personally or anonymously. 

Anonymous Report 

You can make an anonymous report by: 

• Sending a letter The Data City, Avenue HQ 10-12 East Parade, Leeds, LS1 2BH 

• Handing in a note to the main reception (in an envelope marked FAO: Kelly Weston, The Data City) 

We can’t follow up an anonymous report with you directly, but we will fully investigate it and take whatever action is necessary to prevent a recurrence. 

Personal Report 

You can make a personal report by: 

• Calling us on 0333 335 5665  

• Sending an email to: [email protected] 

• Sending an email to [email protected]  

When taking a personal report, our staff will, where possible, ensure you are safe and cannot be overheard. They may involve other staff to ensure your report is managed properly. Once safe, we’ll ask you to tell us about what happened. This can be upsetting, but we’ll handle it as respectfully as possible, and you can bring someone to support you. You won’t be asked to confront anyone and we won’t tell anyone who you are. 

Our team will be happy to help you contact local police, local support services, provide escorts, or otherwise assist you to feel safe.