Privacy Policy

 

1. Introduction

Ringshausen Lab (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you visit our website (“Website”) or engage with our research activities. This policy is in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data about you:

  • Personal Identification Data: Name, email address, phone number, and organization (if provided when contacting us).
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and other technical information when you visit our Website.
  • Usage Data: Information on how you use our Website, such as pages visited and interaction with content.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our Website and research services.
  • To communicate with you regarding inquiries or collaborations.
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
  • To analyze and enhance our research activities.
  • To ensure the security and integrity of our Website.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • Your consent (e.g., when subscribing to newsletters or participating in research).
  • Legitimate interests, where processing is necessary to support research and improve our services.
  • Compliance with legal obligations.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by applicable law. Once no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectify any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erase your data under certain circumstances (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Restrict or object to processing under specific conditions.
  • Withdraw consent at any time, where applicable.
  • Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your rights are violated.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at our Contact Form.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze Website traffic. For details, please refer to our Cookies Policy.

9. Updates to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: Ringshausen Lab Contact Form.