At LSMT, we are committed to safeguarding your personal information in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Here’s how we handle the collection, use, and storage of your data:

1. Collection and Use of Information

When using our website or services, we may collect personal data such as your name, email address, phone number, country, and any other information you voluntarily provide. This allows us to contact you with relevant information, respond to inquiries, and offer updates about our services and programs. Additionally, we collect certain technical data such as your IP address, browser type, and version, as well as site usage information like pages visited and time spent on each page. This helps us improve the overall functionality and user experience of the site.

We also use cookies to track your preferences and behavior while browsing. You can control the use of cookies by adjusting your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit some functionalities of our website.

2. Record Data and Cookies

Like many websites, LSMT collects "log data" which includes details such as your IP address, browser type, and the time and date of your visit. This data helps us analyze how our website is used and improve its performance. We may use tools like Google Analytics to gather additional insights on user behavior.

3. Communication and Marketing

Your personal information may also be used for communication purposes, including sending newsletters, promotional offers, and other marketing materials. We aim to keep you informed about our services, programs, and any changes that may impact your experience with LSMT.

4. Data Security

We take your privacy and the security of your personal information seriously. Although no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, we implement commercially reasonable practices to protect your data. All information is stored securely on our servers within the European Economic Area (EEA), in compliance with data protection laws.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share your personal information with trusted third parties, such as business partners, suppliers, or service providers, to facilitate contractual obligations or deliver services to you. However, we ensure that these third parties comply with applicable data protection regulations. For advertising purposes, we may share aggregated data with advertisers, but this data does not include personally identifiable information.

6. Data Protection Law

LSMT complies with the GDPR and Data Protection Act, which regulate the processing of personal data by organizations. As part of these regulations, you have several rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to be informed about the collection and use of your data.
• The right to access the personal information we hold about you.
• The right to request corrections of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• The right to restrict the use of your data in certain circumstances.
• The right to request the deletion of your data under specific conditions.
• The right to object to the use of your data for direct marketing purposes.

7. Where We Store Your Data

All data is stored on secure servers within the EEA. We have strong data retention policies in place to ensure your information is stored only for as long as necessary and in accordance with legal requirements.

8. Your Rights

As a user, you have the right to:

• Be informed about how your data is being collected and used.
• Access your personal data and verify its use.
• Correct any inaccuracies in your data.
• Request that we delete your data if certain conditions are met.
• Restrict how your data is used in certain situations.
• Object to the use of your data, particularly for marketing purposes.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights or have concerns about your data, please contact us at outreach@lsmt.ac.uk. We are committed to responding to your requests promptly and ensuring your rights are protected.

9. Changes to the Privacy Policy

This privacy policy is effective as of January 2, 2023. We may update this policy from time to time, and any changes will be posted on this page. For significant updates, we may notify you via email.

At LSMT, we strive to uphold the highest standards of data protection and ensure that your personal information is handled with care. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please feel free to contact us.