Our Privacy Policy and Its Purpose

This policy applies to all Council members, employees, contractors, volunteers, visitors and clients of the Company. If there is an inconsistency between requirements applying to the Company under a law of our country and under a law of a foreign jurisdiction, then the Company will comply with the law.

1. What personal data do we collect?

Personal data, or personal information, means any information about an individual from which that person can be identified. It does not include data where the identity has been removed (which is called anonymous data). We may collect, use, store, transfer and process different kinds of personal data about you which we have grouped together as follows:

• Identity Data includes first name, last name, username or similar identifier, marital status, title, date of birth and gender.
• Contact Data includes billing address, delivery address, postal address, email address and telephone numbers.
• Financial Data includes payment card details.
• Technical Data includes internet protocol (IP) address, your login data, browser type and version, time zone setting and geographic location, preferred language (used to display our website), browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform, use of cookies or other devices to store and sometimes track information about you including device type (unique device identifiers) and device screen size (more details on our use of cookies is set out in the Cookies section below) and other technology on the devices you use to access this website.
• Profile Data includes your username and password, purchases or orders made by you, your interests, preferences, professional qualifications, reviews, feedback and survey responses.
• Usage Data includes information about how you use our website, products and services, items you viewed or searched for, page response times, download errors, length of visits to certain pages (including how much time is spent on which pages), page interaction information (such as scrolling, clicks, and mouse-overs) and methods used to browse away from the page.
• Marketing and Communications Data includes your preferences in receiving newsletters and marketing from us and our third parties and your communication preferences.

Special Categories of Personal Data We do not collect any Special Categories of Personal Data about you (this includes details about your race or ethnicity, religious or philosophical beliefs, sex life, sexual orientation, political opinions, trade union membership, information about your health, and genetic and biometric data). Nor do we collect any information about criminal convictions and offences. If you fail to provide personal data Where we need to collect personal data by law, or under the terms of a contract we have with you, and you fail to provide that data when requested, we may not be able to perform the contract we have or are trying to enter into with you (for example, to provide you with our products or services or open an account). In this case, we may have to cancel a product or service you have with us but we will notify you if this is the case at the time.

2. Principles Behind Our Data Use

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• Identification and authentication: We use your identification information to verify your identity when you access and use our Services and to ensure the security of your personal data. This is so we can comply with our contractual obligations to you.
• Operating the Services: We process your personal data to provide the Services you have requested. This is so we can comply with our contractual obligations to you.
• Improving our Services: We analyze information about how you use our Services to provide an improved experience for our customers of all our Services, including product testing and site analytics. It is in our legitimate business interests to use the data provided to us for this purpose, so we can understand any issues with our Services and improve them.
• Communicating with you: We use your personal data when we communicate with you, for example, if we are providing information about changes to the terms and conditions; if you contact us with questions throughout the application process; or for sending you newsletters and publications. It is in our legitimate interests that we are able to provide you with appropriate responses and provide you with notices about our Services.
• Marketing: We use your personal data to build a profile about you and place you into particular marketing segments in order to understand your preferences better and to appropriately personalize the marketing messages we send to you. It is in our legitimate interest to provide more relevant and interesting advertising messages. Where necessary or required by law, we will obtain your consent before sending such marketing messages.
• Exercising our rights: We use your personal data to exercise our legal rights where it is necessary to do so, for example, to detect, prevent and respond to claims of fraud, intellectual property infringement claims or violations of law or our standards of conduct, university policies, or our terms of use.
• Complying with our obligations: We process your personal data to, for example, carry out fraud prevention checks or comply with other legal or regulatory requirements, as required by law.
• Customizing your experience: When you use the Services, we use your personal data to improve your experience of the Services, such as by providing interactive or personalized elements on the Services and providing you with content based on your interests. It is in our legitimate interests to provide you with a customized experience.
• Keeping our records accurate and up-to-date: This processing is necessary to comply with legal obligations and to serve our legitimate interests in efficient management and administration.

In addition, we may use your sensitive personal data for these and other purposes, including: Statistical reporting: Information revealing racial or ethnic origin that may be voluntarily disclosed during the application process may be used for purposes of statistical reporting related to diversity and/or to comply with legal or regulatory requirements. We may also anonymize your personal data in such a way that you may not reasonably be re-identified by us or any other party, and we may use this anonymized information for any purpose.

3. Data Sharing with Partners

We may share your personal information within our corporate family, including our parent company and any subsidiaries. Furthermore, we might disclose your information to business partners, suppliers, and subcontractors as required for fulfilling our business obligations.

4. Secure Data Handling

Ensuring Data Integrity and Security Despite our robust measures to protect your personal information, no transmission method over the Internet is completely secure. We implement industry-standard safeguards against data loss, theft, and unauthorized access. Personal information is password protected, and access is strictly limited to necessary personnel. We cannot guarantee 100% security for data transmitted over the Internet; therefore, you are responsible for maintaining the security of your own digital environment.

5. External Links to Other Sites

The System may contain links to third party sites, which are not subject to this Privacy Policy. Organisation does not endorse and is not responsible for the privacy practices or content on these sites. We recommend that you read the privacy policy of any such sites that you visit.

6. Global Compliance with Data Privacy Laws

Active Compliance Monitoring of Our Privacy Practices We continually monitor our compliance with our Privacy Policy. When formal complaints regarding the processing of personal data are received, we engage directly with the complainant and work with relevant regulatory bodies to resolve any issues that cannot be settled directly.

7. Your Rights to Control Personal Data

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, rectify, and delete your data. To exercise these rights or if you have any questions regarding our privacy practices, please contact us via email.