Privacy Policy for UK PET Chemistry

Effective Date: 10th of July 2025

 

1. Introduction

Welcome to the UK PET Chemistry website (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our visitors' personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site. By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

 

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and any other details you provide when contacting us or subscribing to our newsletter.

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and other technical information collected automatically when you visit our Site.

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3. How We Collect Information

We collect information in the following ways:

• Direct Interactions: When you fill out forms on our Site, subscribe to our newsletter, communicate with us via email, interact with our social media (e.g. LinkedIn or X) or give us feedback.

• Automated Technologies: As you navigate through our Site, we may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect technical data about your equipment and browsing actions.
   

4. Use of Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our website and services.

• To improve your experience on our Site.

• To communicate with you, including sending newsletters (e.g. Positron Pulse), notify you of relevant news, events or activities run by UK PET Chemistry and responding to inquiries.

• To administer membership records. 

• To comply with legal obligations and protect against fraudulent or illegal activity.

 

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except as described below:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site and conducting our business, subject to confidentiality agreements. This includes JiscMail, a third-party mailing list service provider.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

 

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help us understand how our Site is being used. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some parts of our Site may not function properly without cookies.

 

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We keep personal data for as long as necessary to ensure we can deliver our services in line with our retention policy. We do not retain personal data in any identifiable form for longer than is necessary. You may withdraw your consent for holding personal information at any time by contacting us at UKPETChem@outlook.com..

 

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any linked websites you visit.

 

9. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, we must have a “lawful basis” for collecting and using your personal information. There is a list of possible lawful bases in the UK GDPR. You can find out more about lawful bases on the Information Commissioner’s Office’s (ICO) website. 

 

Our lawful basis for collecting or using personal information for UK PET Chemistry is Consent:  Consent - we have permission from you after we gave you all the relevant information. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to object. To be clear, you do have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

 

You can find out more about your data protection rights and the exemptions which may apply on the Information Commissioner’s Office website:

• Your right of access - You have the right to ask us for copies of your personal information. You can request other information such as details about where we get personal information from and who we share personal information with. There are some exemptions which means you may not receive all the information you ask for.

• Your right to rectification - You have the right to ask us to correct or delete personal information you think is inaccurate or incomplete.

• Your right to erasure - You have the right to ask us to delete your personal information.

• Your right to restriction of processing - You have the right to ask us to limit how we can use your personal information.

• Your right to object to processing - You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data.

• Your right to data portability - You have the right to ask that we transfer the personal information you gave us to another organization, or to you.

• Your right to withdraw consent – When we use consent as our lawful basis you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at UKPETChem@outlook.com 

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10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

 

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: UKPETChem@outlook.com

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