1. Introduction

The Psychometrics Team (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data when you use our website and services.

We comply with the UK Data Protection Act 2018 and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data Controller

The Psychometrics Team is the data controller of your personal data.

Contact details:

Email: questions@thepsychometricsteam.org

Address: [Insert business address]

3. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, organisation details, and any information you provide via our forms or correspondence.

• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages visited, and time/date of access.

• Usage Data: Analytics data, cookies, and similar technologies to understand how visitors interact with our site.

We do not collect special category data (e.g., health data) through our website. If such data is required for project work, it will be handled under a separate contractual and regulatory framework.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following lawful bases:

• Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR): when you voluntarily provide data via contact forms or agree to cookies.

• Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR): for website security, analytics, and business communications.

• Legal Obligations (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR): when we are required to retain or disclose data under applicable law.

• Contractual Necessity (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR): if you engage us for professional services.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Respond to enquiries and provide services.

• Maintain and improve our website.

• Communicate with you about our services, if you have requested this.

• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

6. Data Sharing

We only share your personal data with:

• Service providers (e.g., website hosting, email platforms, analytics tools) acting as data processors under contractual agreements.

• Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law.

• Professional advisers (such as auditors or legal consultants) when necessary.

We do not sell your personal data.

7. International Data Transfers

If personal data is transferred outside the UK or European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure safeguards are in place, such as:

• Adequacy decisions issued by the UK or European Commission.

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by regulators.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or to comply with legal, tax, or regulatory requirements.

For example:

• Contact enquiries: retained for up to 12 months.

• Contract-related records: retained for up to 7 years.

• Analytics data: anonymised and retained for trend analysis.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

Under GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data.

• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).

• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we process your data.

• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.

• Right to Withdraw Consent: If processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise your rights, contact us atquestions@thepsychometricsteam.orgWe will respond within one month of your request, as required by law.

If you are dissatisfied, you have the right to lodge a complaint with:

• The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK.

• Your local supervisory authority in the EU.

10. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve site functionality and gather analytics.

• Essential cookies: Required for website operation.

• Analytics cookies: Help us improve website performance (collected only with your consent).

When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

12. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page, and significant changes may be communicated via email or a site notice.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Email: questions@thepsychometricsteam.org

Address: [Insert business address]