Privacy Policy

 Last updated: 20 May 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

[Insert your name or organisation]

[Optional: Registered address or general location]

Contact: A.J.Trevillion@wlv.ac.uk

We are the Data Controller for this website.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

• Name and contact details (e.g., email address) if you submit a form or contact us
• Voluntary responses to research interest forms or questionnaires
• Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and cookies (via analytics tools)

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following lawful bases:

• Consent – when you voluntarily provide information (e.g., signing up for updates or completing a form)
• Legitimate interest – to operate and improve this website or for research purposes
• Legal obligation – if we are required to comply with UK law or academic ethics requirements

4. How We Use Your Data

We may use your personal data to:

• Respond to your inquiries
• Share updates or results (if you opt in)
• Conduct and support ethical academic research
• Improve site performance and user experience

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell or trade your personal data. We may share data with:

• Research collaborators or institutions (anonymised where possible)
• Service providers (e.g. website hosting or email platforms), under strict confidentiality terms
• Authorities if legally required

6. How We Store and Protect Your Data

Your data is securely stored on password-protected systems and encrypted platforms (where applicable). We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes described, or as required by law or research ethics.

7. Your Rights Under the UK GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccuracies
• Request erasure of your data
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw consent at any time (where consent was the lawful basis)
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: [Insert contact email]

8. Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies to track general usage statistics via tools like Google Analytics. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be posted on this page, along with the date of the latest revision.

10. Contact

For privacy questions or data requests, please contact: A.J.Trevillion@wlv.ac.uk