GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION (GDPR) - PRIVACY NOTICE

WHO WE ARE

This service is run by the Environmental Research Group (ERG) of Imperial College London.

WHAT WE COLLECT AND WHY

User Data

The details supplied to us as part of contracts are stored on our systems and used to send alert emails based on pollution levels.

This data will be kept at long as the contract is in force.

If this data set is deemed to be of longer term research interest then the data will be kept after this in anonymised form.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to help users interact with the site more efficiently. Cookies typically expire after two weeks and are primarily used to

support auto completion of forms such as log in or email enquiries. We do not store or process cookie information beyond their annonymous use by Google Analytics.

Website Logging

We sometimes store logs of IP addresses and requests in order to track technical problems and monitor for abuse.

We delete this information after three months.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect standard log information and details of visitor behaviour patterns.

This information is processed in a way that does not identify anyone.

LEGAL BASIS

The user data stored and processed within our systems is required to deliver a contract we have with the organisation.

This means we do not need user consent to record, retain and process data.

The legal basis for us storing and processing website logging is that it is in our legitimate interests.

WHO WE SHARE IT WITH

User Entered Data

Anonymised data may be used by researchers approved by ERG.

Analytics

Standard log information and details of visitor behaviour patterns is passed to Google Analytics.

WHAT ARE YOUR RIGHTS?

You can use the website to see all your user entered data by logging on to your account.

You can request data is altered or deleted by getting in touch with us.

You can contact ERG directly (erg-enquiries@imperial.ac.uk).

You can contact the Data Protection Office directly (https://ico.org.uk/) and have the right to make a complaint.

Imperial College London is the registered data controller number Z5940050 .

CHANGES TO THIS NOTICE

This notice was created on the 18th of May 2018.
This page was updated on 01/07/2020 following the ERG move to Imperial College London.

It will be updated whenever there is a substantive change to the service or website, or if there is a change to the appropriate legislation.