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📄 Privacy Policy
Sizewell C Community Research & Engagement Hub
Last updated: 28 June 2025
1. Who We Are
This website is operated by the University of Suffolk as part of the independent Sizewell C Community Research & Engagement Hub. The purpose of this platform is to provide information, gather community feedback, and share research findings related to the impacts of the Sizewell C development on local communities.
We are committed to safeguarding your personal data and ensuring transparency in how it is collected, used, and stored.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
- Name and contact details (e.g., email address) if you complete a contact form or sign up for the newsletter
- Your feedback or comments submitted through forms or forums
- Your registration for events or research participation (e.g., surveys, focus groups)
- Anonymised usage data via cookies (see our Cookie Policy)
3. Why We Collect Your Data
We process your personal data to:
- Respond to your enquiries or messages
- Share project updates, newsletters, or event invitations (only if you opt in)
- Manage public participation in research and community engagement
- Improve the accessibility and usefulness of this site
Our lawful bases for processing your data include your consent (for communications), and public interest / academic research (for participation in research activities).
4. How Your Data Is Stored and Protected
All data is stored securely and processed in accordance with the University of Suffolk’s data protection policies. We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties. Any data processors used (e.g. for email services) are GDPR-compliant and contractually bound to protect your information.
5. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose it was collected for. For example:
- Contact form messages: up to 12 months
- Newsletter subscriptions: until you unsubscribe
- Research participation data: in line with ethical and academic retention policies
6. Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw your consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise these rights, please contact us at: [insert contact email]
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date at the top.
8. Contact
If you have questions about this policy or how your data is used, please contact:
Sizewell C Research Team, University of Suffolk
📧 c.dogaru@uos.ac.uk