Privacy policy

CPU London is committed to protecting the privacy of its website users and users of the service. Protecting your privacy is a significant part of our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in all that we do.

This privacy policy outlines the information we collect, how we use this information, and what options you have in sharing this information with us when you visit our site or use our services.

All data we collect and use adheres to the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 (known as GDPR).

What type of data do we collect?

CPU London will only collect information relevant to the clinical services being applied for; or for updates on news and invitations to events.

• For news and events, we collect name and email address.

• For those applying for clinical services, we will collect more detailed information which relates to your application and this will be explained in a letter accompanying the application form.

How do we collect your data?

You directly provide CPU London with the data we collect. We collect and process data when you:

• Apply to use our service;

• Use or view our website via your browser’s cookies.

• Subscribe to receive news updates and event invitations

How will we use your data?

CPU London collects your data so that we can:

• Provide you with the services you have applied for;

• Email you with information on news and events we think you might like;

• We may use statistical information, in anonymised form (which will not in any way identify you) for the purpose of funding applications or communications or publicity about the work we do.

CPU London takes your privacy very seriously and will never disclose or share your data without your consent; unless required to do so by law. We only retain your data for as long as is necessary and for the purpose(s) specified in this notice. Where you have consented to us providing you with news updates and event invitations, you are free to withdraw this consent at any time.

How do we store your data?

CPU London stores your data securely within its offices or within its wider administrative structure. Back ups are regularly taken and data protection and security is built into CPU London’s operating processes.

How long do we store your data?

We will hold your personal information on our systems for as long as is necessary for the relevant activity. We might also retain anonymised data after any identifiable data has been removed for analytical purposes.

As a user of our service, we will retain your personal data for a minimum of 7 years.

Marketing

If you have agreed to receive news updates and event invitations from CPU London, you may always opt-out at a later date, by clicking ‘Unsubscribe’ within the marketing email; or by emailing events@cpulondon.com and ask to be removed from the mailing list.

What are your data protection rights?

Under data protection law, you have rights including:

Your right of access: You have the right to ask us for copies of your personal information.

Your right to rectification: You have the right to ask us to rectify personal information you think is inaccurate. You also have the right to ask us to complete information you think is incomplete.

Your right to erasure: You have the right to ask us to erase your personal information in certain circumstances.

Your right to restriction of processing: You have the right to ask us to restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.

Your right to object to processing: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.

Your right to data portability: You have the right to ask that we transfer the personal information you gave us to another organisation, or to you, in certain circumstances.

You are not required to pay any charge for exercising your rights. If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you.

Please contact us at service@cpulondon.com, 020 7267 3881 and/or CPU London, 89 Prince of Wales Road, London, NW5 3NT if you wish to make a request.

What are cookies?

Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect standard Internet log information and visitor behaviour information. When you visit our websites, we may collect information from you automatically through cookies or similar technology.

For further information, visit allaboutcookies.org.

How do we use cookies?

CPU London uses cookies in order to understand how you use our website.

What types of cookies do we use?

There are a number of different types of cookies, however, our website uses:

Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. Google Analytics sets a cookie in order to evaluate your use of our web sites and compiles reports for us on activity on our web sites. Google stores the information collected by the cookie on servers in the United States. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. By using the BPA website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.

Analytics cookies track unique visitors to provide accurate site traffic data.

Privacy policies of other websites

CPU London website contains links to other websites. Our privacy policy applies only to our website, so if you click on a link to another website, you should read their privacy policy.

Changes to our privacy policy

CPU London keeps its privacy policy under regular review and places any updates on this web page. This privacy policy was last updated in August 2023.

How to contact us

If you have any questions about CPU London privacy policy, the data we hold on you, or you would like to exercise one of your data protection rights, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Email us at: service@cpulondon.com

Or write to us at: CEO, CPU London, 89 Prince of Wales Road, London, NW5 3NT

How to contact the appropriate authority

Should you wish to report a complaint or if you feel that CPU London has not addressed your concern in a satisfactory manner, you may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office.