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Privacy statement

Privacy Statement

Introduction

LSST:UK is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit www.lsst.ac.uk (the "Site") in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable data protection laws in Scotland.

By using our Site, you consent to the collection and use of your personal data as outlined in this Privacy Statement.

Information we collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, browser version, pages visited, time and date of visit, and other diagnostic data.

  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, products, and services.

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance user experience and analyse Site traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to control cookies.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our services

  • To improve our Site’s functionality and user experience

  • To Ensure the security and functionality of our website

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Statement, or as required by law.

Your Data Protection Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Request deletion of your data, subject to certain conditions..

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly. We recommend you review this Privacy Statement periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement or our data practices, please contact Eleanor O'Kane, LSST:UK Communications Coordinator.