Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Civic Prism ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website civicprism.org and subscribe to our newsletter.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect the following personal information:

• Email Address: When you subscribe to our newsletter
• Name: If voluntarily provided during subscription

2.2 Non-Personal Information

We may collect non-personal information about how you use our website, including:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring website addresses

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Newsletter Delivery: To send you updates about new research reports and publications
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our website functionality
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except:

• Service Providers: We use Flodesk for email marketing services. They may have access to your email address for the purpose of delivering our newsletters
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. You may request deletion of your personal information at any time.

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR and other applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your personal information
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Cookies and Tracking

Our website does not use cookies or tracking technologies. We respect your privacy and do not track your browsing behavior.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and provide adequate protection for your personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will delete such information promptly.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Civic Prism
Community Interest Company
Registered in Scotland
Email: [email protected]