InRAD ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website https://www.inradnetwork.org/ (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site. It also describes your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), if you are located within the European Economic Area (EEA). Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.
1. Information We Collect We may collect the following types of information when you use our Site:
Personal Information: Includes data that identifies you, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide through contact forms, sign-ups, or email communication.
Non-Personal Information: This includes information that does not identify you personally, such as demographic data, browser type, language preferences, referring pages, and technical information about your device.
a. Information Collected Automatically When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Time zone and geolocation
Pages viewed and interaction with the Site
We use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect this information. For more details, see our Cookies Policy below.
2. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data (Under GDPR) We process your personal data under the following lawful bases, as required by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
Consent: When you have given us clear consent to process your personal information for a specific purpose (e.g., signing up for newsletters).
Contractual Necessity: When processing your data is necessary for a contract you have with us, or because you have asked us to take specific steps before entering into a contract.
Legal Obligation: When we are required by law to process your data (e.g., tax obligations).
Legitimate Interests: When it is in our legitimate business interests to process your data, and these interests are not overridden by your rights.
3. How We Use Your Information We use the information we collect in the following ways:
To provide and improve our services: We use your data to maintain, enhance, and improve the functionality of the Site.
To communicate with you: We may use your contact details to respond to inquiries, send updates, and notify you about changes to our services or policies.
For analytics: We analyse trends, track user behaviour, and gather demographic information to better understand our audience and improve the Site.
To comply with legal obligations: We may process your information if necessary to comply with legal requirements or respond to government requests.
4. How We Share Your Information We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:
With third-party service providers: We may share information with trusted third parties who perform functions on our behalf, such as website hosting and email communications.
Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, or to protect our rights, safety, or property, or that of others.
5. International Data Transfers If you are located in the EEA, your personal information may be transferred outside the EEA to countries that may not provide the same level of data protection. We ensure that adequate safeguards are in place when transferring data internationally, such as:
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs): We may use SCCs approved by the European Commission as a legal mechanism for international data transfers.
Privacy Shield (where applicable): Some service providers may participate in the Privacy Shield framework, which ensures compliance with European data protection laws.
6. Your GDPR Data Protection Rights Under GDPR, if you are located within the EEA, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right of Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request the restriction of processing your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer your personal data to another organisation or directly to you, where technically feasible.
Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data if it is based on legitimate interests, or if your data is being used for direct marketing purposes.
Right to Withdraw Consent: If we are processing your data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [inradcomms@tw1hc.co.uk].
7. Security of Your Information We use industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies We use cookies and similar technologies to track activity on our Site. Cookies are small files placed on your device to enable features like remembering your preferences or analysing web traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may limit your ability to use some features of the Site.
For more detailed information on the cookies we use and how you can manage them, please refer to our Cookies Policy*.
9. Third-Party Links Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
10. Children's Privacy Our Site is not intended for use by children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will delete that information as soon as possible.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Effective Date" at the top will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.
12. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:Email: inradcomms@tw1hc.co.uk
If you are located in the EEA and have a concern about the way we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA).
Additionally, you may contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at: Johan van Beek [inradcomms@tw1hc.co.uk
