🔒 Privacy Policy for The Union

Survey

 

Effective Date: 18 April 2025
Last Updated: 18 April 2025

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1. Who We Are

 

The Union Survey is a collection of academic research projects based in the UK. This website is designed to share research outputs, including reports, datasets, and information about the research team.

 

2. What Information We Collect

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We collect and process the following personal data:

• Email addresses submitted via our Contact Form or Newsletter Signup Form.

• Usage data through Google Analytics and Wix Analytics (e.g., page views, time on site, browser type).

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3. How We Use Your Information

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We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your enquiries.

• Send updates about our research if you have opted in.

• Understand how users interact with our site to improve user experience.

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4. Legal Basis for Processing

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We rely on the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you voluntarily submit your email or opt in to receive updates.

• Legitimate Interests: For analytics and basic site functionality.

 

5. Sharing Your Data

 

We do not sell your data. We may share data with the following third parties:

• Wix.com – to host the website and provide analytics.

• Google Analytics – to monitor website usage.

• Mailchimp (if used) – to manage email subscriptions and send newsletters.

Each third party may process your data according to their own privacy policies.

 

6. Your Rights

 

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have rights including:

• Access to your personal data.

• Correction of inaccurate data.

• Deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).

• Withdrawal of consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at: [insert email address]

 

7. Data Security and Retention

 

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information. Data is only kept as long as necessary for the purposes stated above.

 

8. Cookies

 

We use cookies for functionality and analytics. You will be informed about cookies when you first visit the site and can choose your preferences.

 

9. Contact Us

 

For any questions or requests regarding your data: 📧 nick@researchandimpact.com
🌍 Research and Impact Ltd, 22 Montrose Street, Glasgow, G1 1RE