Our Privacy Policy
CARE-HSC is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled responsibly and transparently. This privacy policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to your data when you visit our website.
Who we are
CARE-HSC is a research and communications project.
Our website address is: https://care-hsc.com.
What personal data we collect and why
Website usage data
When you visit our website, limited technical information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address (anonymised where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
This information is collected using WordPress and Google Analytics and is used to understand how visitors use the website and to improve its performance and content. We do not use this information to identify individual visitors.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions properly
- Analyse website usage through Google Analytics
Analytics cookies are only used where you have given consent via our cookie banner.
You can also control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Embedded content from other websites
Some pages on this site include embedded content such as videos and audio. This content is provided by third-party platforms including YouTube, Spotify, and SoundCloud.
Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you visited those websites directly. These platforms may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with their content.
What we do not collect
We currently:
- Do not allow user accounts or logins
- Do not allow comments
- Do not allow users to upload content
As a result, we do not collect personal data through these features.
Who we share your data with
We do not sell or share your personal data for marketing purposes.
We use trusted third-party services, including Google Analytics, which process data on our behalf in accordance with data protection law.
How long we retain your data
We only retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined above.
Where we use Google Analytics, data is retained in line with Google’s default settings (typically up to 14 months), after which it is automatically deleted.
Information submitted via the contact form or email is retained only for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry.
Lawful basis for processing
We process personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent – for the use of analytics cookies
- Legitimate interests – to ensure the website functions effectively and to respond to enquiries
Your data protection rights
Under UK data protection law, you have rights including:
- The right to access the personal data we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate data
- The right to request deletion of your data where appropriate
- The right to object to or restrict processing in certain circumstances
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
International data transfers
Some of our third-party providers (such as Google Analytics and embedded content platforms) may process data outside the UK.
Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in line with UK GDPR.
Changes to this Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.
Last updated: 24th March 2026
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
care_hsc@kcl.ac.uk
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