Privacy policy

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At our website, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information when you use our services.

What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data when you interact with our website:

Contact Information: such as your name, email address, postal address, and phone number when you fill out contact forms or subscribe to newsletters.
Usage Data: details of your visits to our website including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on each page.
Cookies and Tracking Data: data collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies as explained below.

How We Use Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

To provide, operate, and maintain our website services.
To respond to your inquiries, questions, or requests submitted through our contact forms or email.
To send periodic communications such as newsletters or updates you have subscribed to, with your consent.
To analyze website usage and improve user experience.
To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand user preferences and site functionality.

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential cookies: necessary for the operation of the website.
Analytical cookies: help us measure and analyze traffic to improve performance.
Functional cookies: enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, please note that some parts of the site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms such as our social media presence on X (https://x.com/sheffielduni). These external sites have their own privacy policies and practices, which we do not control. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.

Data Security

We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security measures include:

Secure servers and encrypted connections (SSL/TLS).
Restricted access to personal data to authorized personnel only.
Regular security assessments and updates.

User Rights

You have several rights regarding your personal data under applicable data protection laws, including:

Right to access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to rectification: You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to erasure: You may ask us to delete your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
Right to restrict processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data.
Right to object: You may object to our processing of your personal data for direct marketing or other purposes.
Right to data portability: You can request your data be transferred to another controller where technically feasible.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the information provided below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 114 222 2000
Address: Norfolk St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2JE, United Kingdom

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates. Your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of any changes made.