Privacy Notice.
BIRT Lab respects the privacy of individuals who interact with its website, research programmes and digital platforms. This notice explains how personal information is collected, used, stored and protected.
01 / Information We Collect
Depending on the nature of the interaction, BIRT Lab may collect:
- Name, professional title and contact details.
- Institution, organisation, department and designation.
- Academic qualifications, professional expertise and research interests.
- Professional profile links, such as ORCID, Google Scholar or LinkedIn.
- Areas of participation, collaboration interests and availability.
- Other information voluntarily provided through registration or enquiry forms.
02 / Purpose of Information Collection
Personal information may be used for:
- Managing professional registrations and expressions of interest.
- Identifying suitable speakers, reviewers, panel members and subject-matter experts.
- Facilitating scientific events, academic programmes and research activities.
- Establishing research collaborations and institutional partnerships.
- Coordinating professional engagement and communication.
- Maintaining records of participation and relevant professional expertise.
- Supporting the administration and improvement of BIRT Lab's research-related activities.
03 / Information Sharing
Information may be accessed by authorised BIRT Lab personnel and shared with relevant programme coordinators, research collaborators or partner organisations where necessary for the purposes described above, subject to appropriate safeguards.
BIRT Lab does not sell personal information to third parties.
04 / Data Storage and Security
Personal information is maintained using controlled-access digital systems. Reasonable technical and organisational measures are applied to protect information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or loss.
05 / Data Retention
Personal information will be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including applicable administrative, legal and recordkeeping requirements.
06 / Individual Rights
Individuals may contact BIRT Lab to request access to, correction of or deletion of their personal information, subject to applicable legal requirements.
07 / Consent
By submitting information through BIRT Lab's registration or enquiry platforms, individuals acknowledge this Privacy Notice and, where consent is requested, agree to the processing of their information for the stated purposes.
08 / Contact
For privacy-related enquiries or requests:
09 / Updates
BIRT Lab may update this Privacy Notice periodically to reflect changes in its activities, digital services or applicable requirements.