Last Updated: August 2023

Welcome to the Tse Laboratory website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you engage with our portfolio website. By using our website, you indicate your understanding and agreement with the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. We recommend checking this page regularly to ensure you are aware of any changes. The latest version of the privacy policy will always be available on this page.

If you have any inquiries or comments regarding this privacy policy, please don’t hesitate to contact me at tsed@edgehill.ac.uk.

1. Definitions

• Personal Data: Any information related to an identified or identifiable individual.
• Processing: Collecting, storing, using, or otherwise managing personal data.
• Data Controller: Entity that determines how and why personal data is processed.
• Data Processor: Entity that processes personal data on behalf of the data controller.
• Data Subject: Individuals whose personal data is being collected.
• Special Categories of Personal Data: Sensitive information such as racial or ethnic origin, health data, religious beliefs, etc.

2. Our Commitment

We take your privacy seriously and process personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Our commitment includes:

• Safeguarding your personal data and using it only for its intended purpose.
• Not selling your personal data to third parties.
• Informing you about the purpose and use of your data.
• Respecting your rights regarding your personal data.

3. What Personal Data Do We Collect?

We may collect and use your personal data, including but not limited to:

• Name, title, contact details (email address).
• Information you provide through contact forms.
• Images or films in which you are identifiable.

We may also automatically collect data about your website usage, such as pages visited and device/browser information.

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

We process your personal data for various purposes, including:

• Communication: Responding to your inquiries and requests.
• Presentation: Displaying your work, research contributions, achievements, lab team photos, and photos from events on our website to showcase the accomplishments and contributions of our lab members and to provide insights into the lab’s activities
• Analytics: Analyzing website usage to improve user experience.
• Security: Enhancing website security and integrity.
• Legal Compliance: Meeting legal obligations and responding to legal requests.

5. Data Subjects

We process personal data of various individuals including:

• Visitors: Collecting basic information for communication and analysis.
• Contact Form Submitters: Using provided contact details to respond to inquiries.

6. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and tracking technologies to enhance user experience. You can modify your browser settings to control or block cookies, but this may affect certain functionality.

7. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet is entirely secure.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data.
• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erase personal data under specific circumstances.
• Restrict or object to data processing.
• Data portability under certain conditions.
• Withdraw consent for processing (if applicable).

9. Third Parties

We may share your personal data with third-party service providers for necessary purposes, such as website maintenance or analytics. We will ensure appropriate data protection measures are in place.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Once the purpose is fulfilled, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

11. Contact Information

For any questions or requests related to your personal data or this privacy policy, please contact us at the provided email address.

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.