Privacy Notice

Privacy Notice – Speech Lab Newsletter and Updates

Who we are

The Integrative Speech Research Group is part of Bangor University. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use and protect your personal data when you sign up to receive news and updates from our laboratory.

The Integrative Speech Research Group is the Data Controller for the personal data collected for this purpose.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or how your personal data is used, please contact the head of the Integrative Speech Research Group, Dr. Charlie Wiltshire

c.wiltshire@bangor.ac.uk

You may also contact Bangor University's Data Protection Officer through the University's Governance and Compliance Office.

What information we collect

When you sign up to receive laboratory updates, we collect:

• Your name (if provided).

• Your email address.

• A comment about specific interests or any questions you have (if provided).

We do not ask you to provide any special category personal data through this mailing list.

Why we collect your information

We use your personal data to:

• send you occasional news and updates about the laboratory;

• let you know about research findings, publications, events and opportunities to participate in future research (where appropriate);

• administer and maintain our mailing list.

We will not use your information for unrelated marketing purposes.

Our lawful basis for processing

The lawful basis for processing your personal data is your consent (Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR).

You are free to withdraw your consent at any time. If you do so, we will stop sending you laboratory updates and remove your details from our mailing list.

Email service provider

We use HubSpot (or another equivalent email communication platform) to manage our mailing list and distribute newsletters.

Your name and email address will be securely stored within this service solely for the purpose of sending laboratory communications.

How long we keep your information

We will retain your contact details until:

• you unsubscribe from the mailing list;

• you withdraw your consent; or

• the mailing list is discontinued.

We may periodically review our mailing list and remove inactive or invalid email addresses.

Sharing your information

Your personal data will not be sold or shared with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Your information may be processed by trusted service providers acting on behalf of the laboratory where necessary to provide the mailing list service.

Your rights

Under UK data protection legislation, you have the right to:

• withdraw your consent at any time;

• request access to the personal data we hold about you;

• request correction of inaccurate personal data;

• request erasure of your personal data where appropriate;

• request restriction of processing in certain circumstances;

• lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Unsubscribing

Every newsletter we send includes an unsubscribe link. You may unsubscribe at any time, or you can contact us directly using the email address above and we will remove your details from our mailing list.

Changes to this Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in legislation or how we manage the mailing list. The most recent version will always be available on this page.