Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy has been drafted by Center for Bioethics and Health Policy, whose office is located at One Canada Square E14 5AA London, UK, in accordance with the provisions of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Center for Bioethics and Health Policy may collect your personal data when you visit the website https://www.centerforbioethics.co.uk/ . For the purposes of applicable data protection legislation the Center for Bioethics and Health Policy act as the data controller in respect of your personal data. Center for Bioethics and Health Policy is committed to limiting the collection of personal data to what is strictly necessary. The hosting of the platform is provided by Framer and Wix, ensuring an appropriate level of security. In particular, physical access to systems is strictly controlled, software and systems are monitored, patched and updated with relevant security upgrades, and intrusion detection and prevention mechanisms are implemented to safeguard against attacks.

What types of personal data do we collect and for what purpose?

1. Cookies: In order to improve the functionality of the website and our services, cookies are placed on your computer, mobile device or tablet. You can block cookies through your browser settings; however, this may affect your experience on the website. You also have the option to manage your cookie preferences through our cookie management tool. Strictly necessary cookies required for the operation and administration of the website may be used without your consent, in accordance with applicable data protection laws. All other non-essential cookies will only be placed with your consent.
2. Contact Form: we collect your first name, last name, email address, telephone number, subject of your request, and message content solely for the purpose of responding to your demand.
3. Job Applications: We collect your first name, last name, email address, telephone number, curriculum vitae, cover letter for the purpose of assessing your application and contacting you regarding potential employment opportunities.
4. Newsletter: we collect your email address in order to finalise your subscription and keep you connected and informed by sending you our newsletter. What is the legal basis for processing your personal data? We collect and process your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection legislation and only based on one or more of the following lawful grounds under the UK GDPR: 1. Consent: Where you provide personal information via the contact form, consent to the use of non-essential audience measurement cookies, you consent to us collecting and using your data solely for the purposes described in Section 1. You may withdraw your consent at any time. 2. Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for the purposes of our legitimate interests, provided that such interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms. This includes, for example: Managing and maintaining a CV database for recruitment purposes; Using strictly necessary and functional cookies to ensure the proper operation and security of the website. Who Do We Share Your Data With? Your personal data is not disclosed outside the internal departments of Center for Bioethics and Health Policy and the website hosting provider acting as our data processor. We do not sell, rent or otherwise make your personal data commercially available to third parties. Your personal data is processed within the United Kingdom. Where personal data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with UK GDPR requirements (such as adequacy regulations or approved standard contractual clauses). How Long Do We Retain Your Personal Data? We retain your personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected:

• Data submitted via the contact form: retained for 5 years from the date your request is fully processed.

• Data submitted to receive our newsletter: retained for as long as you stay subscribed to our newsletter.

• Data submitted for job applications: retained for 2 years following the last contact with the candidate. In the event of successful recruitment, personal data may be retained for the duration of the employment relationship and thereafter in accordance with applicable legal retention obligations.

• Cookies: Records of your cookie consent preferences are retained for 12 months. Cookies placed following your consent expire after a maximum period of 13 months. What Are Your Rights? Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

• The right to access the personal data we hold about you;

• The right to request rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data;

• The right to request erasure of your personal data;

• The right to request restriction of processing;

• The right to object to processing where it is based on legitimate interests;

• The right to data portability, where applicable;

• The right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent. You may exercise your rights by contacting Center for Bioethics and Health Policy:
  By email: enquiries@centerforbioethics.co.uk
  By post: One Canada Square, E14 5AA, London, UK To enable us to process your request, you must provide your full name. We may contact you to request proof of identity.

Any identification document provided will be securely deleted once your request has been fulfilled. You must clearly specify the right you wish to exercise and provide your email or postal address so that we may respond to you. We will respond to your request within one month of receipt, unless the request is particularly complex, in which case the response period may be extended in accordance with applicable law. Complaints If you are not satisfied with how we process your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK supervisory authority, Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) directly on their official website: https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/data-protection-complaints.

We would, however, appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns before you approach the ICO, so please contact us in the first instance. Changes to This Privacy Policy Center for Bioethics and Health Policy may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in applicable data protection law, regulatory guidance, or our data processing practices. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal data. If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us by email at: enquiries@centerforbioethics.co.uk.