Privacy Policy

Environmental and Temporal Cognition Lab
Last updated: 14/10/2024

At the Environmental and Temporal Cognition Lab, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website or engage with our services.

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1. Who We Are

The Environmental and Temporal Cognition Lab (ETCL) is based at Keele University and conducts research on time perception and cognition in extreme environments. This privacy policy applies to all visitors of our website and users of our services.

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2. Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, job title, and affiliation (if you choose to subscribe to newsletters, register for events, or participate in research studies).

• Technical Information: IP addresses, browser type, location data, and browsing actions on our website (via cookies).

• Research Data: Information you provide when you participate in research, including questionnaire responses, consent forms, or other study-related data.

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3. How We Use Your Data

We collect and process personal data for the following purposes:

• To inform you of updates, events, or research publications related to our work (if you have consented).

• To improve user experience on our website through technical analysis.

• For research purposes, provided you have given informed consent to participate.

• To comply with any legal obligations.

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4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we rely on the following legal grounds to process your data:

• Consent: When you provide voluntary information for research participation or sign up for communications.

• Legitimate Interests: To improve and administer our website and its functionalities.

• Legal Compliance: Where we are required by law to process personal data.

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5. How We Protect Your Data

We are committed to ensuring that your personal data is secure. To prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have implemented suitable physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard the information we collect.

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6. Data Sharing

We do not share personal data with third parties unless:

• It is necessary for the delivery of a service you have requested (e.g., newsletter services).

• It is required for legal obligations or regulatory compliance.

• You have provided explicit consent to share your data for research collaboration or study purposes.

Any research data shared will be anonymised and aggregated where appropriate to ensure your identity is protected.

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7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights concerning your personal data:

• Access: Request access to your personal data.

• Correction: Request corrections to any data we hold about you that is inaccurate.

• Erasure: Request that we delete your data, subject to legal requirements.

• Restriction: Request restriction of processing your data.

• Objection: Object to the processing of your data in certain circumstances.

• Portability: Request that your data be transferred to another organisation.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at d.a.rhodes@keele.ac.uk.

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8. Retention of Data

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy policy, or as required by law. Research data will be anonymised where possible and stored in line with Keele University’s Research Data Management policies.

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9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and collect anonymous usage data. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings.

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10. Links to External Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you leave our site, we are not responsible for the protection and privacy of any information you provide to external sites.

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11. Changes to this Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically.

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12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
Environmental and Temporal Cognition Lab
Keele University
Email: d.a.rhodes@keele.ac.uk