Privacy Policy/Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 20/06/2025
Last Updated: 20/06/2025
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect personal data on this website, which is independently managed by staff from the School of Engineering and the Built Environment at Anglia Ruskin University. This is not an official Anglia Ruskin University website and is hosted outside the university's central web infrastructure.
1. What Data We Collect
We only collect limited personal data necessary for the administration of projects, which may include:
- Name
- Email address
- (Optional) First part of a UK postcode (e.g., "CB1") for contextual data analysis (e.g., weather, building performance)
- Building-related information (non-identifiable)
We do not collect sensitive personal data or track detailed personal behaviours of users.
2. Legal Basis for Processing
All personal data is handled in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. The primary legal basis for processing your data is legitimate interest for project coordination and research collaboration.
3. Who Has Access
Only designated staff, contractors, or collaborators directly involved in managing or contributing to specific projects will have access to submitted personal data.
4. Data Retention
Data is stored securely and only retained for as long as it is necessary to support active projects or meet legal requirements. You may request deletion of your data by contacting the site administrators.
5. Cookies
This website uses minimal cookies, primarily for:
- Basic functionality (e.g., session management)
- Aggregated analytics to understand general usage (non-identifiable)
You will be informed of cookie usage on your first visit, and you may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if you prefer. No third-party marketing or tracking cookies are used.