Most websites, including our Site, use a feature of browsers to set a small text file called a “cookie” on a computer. The site placing the cookie on a computer can then recognize the computer when the user of the computer revisits the site to allow auto log-in and track how the user is using the site.

When individuals visit our Site, our servers and/or those of our service providers automatically record certain information that the web browser sends, such as web request, Internet Protocol address, browser type, referring/exit pages and URLs, page loads and clicks, domain names, landing pages, pages viewed, time and date of use, and other information. We may link this information to information that individuals submit while on our Site, which does allow such individuals to be personally identified.

Individuals are free to decline cookies and can configure their browser to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, erase cookies, or notify the user when a cookie is set. Electing to reject or disable cookies may substantially limit an individual’s ability to use our Site.

Trinity may also adopt other technologies that serve similar functions as cookies.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc., on our Site. Google Analytics uses cookies or other tracking technologies to help us analyse how users interact with and use the Site, compile reports on the Site’s activity, and provide other services related to Site activity and usage. The technologies used by Google may collect information such as IP address, time of visit, whether a visitor is a return visitor, and any referring website. The information generated by Google Analytics will be transmitted to and stored by Google and will be subject to Google’s privacy policies. To learn more about Google’s partner services and to learn how to opt out of tracking of analytics by Google click here.

Your Choices

How to Change or Delete Your Personal Information

Individuals can submit access requests, or opt out of inclusion from our database through contacting us using the details in the Contact Us page of our website.

Request Access to Information Trinity has collected

Individuals who want access to the information Trinity has collected about them can use the contact details provided. Once we have verified an individual’s identity we will send a report with the information we have collected within 30 days.

Remove Your Profile Completely

If you wish to remove your profile as compiled by Trinity completely please contact us using the details in the Contact Us page of our website, and the information will be removed from any search result available.

How to Opt-Out of Certain Uses of Information

Trinity gives individuals the opportunity to “opt out” of having their information used for certain purposes. Please specify your preference by letting us know at dataprivacy@trinityresearchassociates.co.uk.

How do we keep information Secure?

Information security is important to us. We follow generally accepted industry standards to protect the information submitted to us, both during transmission and once we receive it. However, no method of Internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Data Retention

We will retain personal information for a period of time consistent with the original purpose(s) for which we collected it, as described in this Privacy Policy, including, as applicable, (i) for as long as we have an ongoing relationship with the individual to whom the information pertains; (ii) as long as needed to provide users, our customers, or our partners our Services; (iii) as necessary to comply with our legal obligation(s); (iv) as necessary to resolve disputes or to protect ourselves from potential future disputes; or (v) as necessary to enforce our agreements. Retention periods will be determined taking into account the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal information and the purpose(s) for which it was collected. After the retention period ends, we will delete the personal information. Where we are unable to do so, we will ensure that appropriate measures are put in place to prevent any further use of such information.

Users in the European Economic Area (EEA), the UK, and Switzerland

The following information applies to residents of the EEA, the UK, or Switzerland.

Trinity endeavours to comply with the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) as to any information in its possession regarding EEA, UK, and Switzerland based persons (“data subjects”). As such, Trinity only processes personal information on data subjects where it has a lawful basis to do so, which may include the consent of the person (especially in the case of website visitors who provide their information), performance of a contract, compliance with a legal obligation, or the legitimate interest of Trinity or a third party. Trinity provides notice to all data subjects as required by GDPR Article 13 or 14, as appropriate, and honours the rights of data subjects provided in Articles 12-23, including the right to be forgotten. For any opt-out requests or other inquiries related to privacy, please email dataprivacy@trinityresearchassociates.co.uk.

Purposes of processing and legal basis for processing: As explained above, we process personal information in various ways depending upon data subjects’ use of our Sites. We process personal information on the following legal bases:

1.     consent;

2.     as necessary to perform our agreement to provide Services or other applicable agreements;

3.     as necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject; or

4.     as necessary for the legitimate interests of Trinity and Trinity’s customers and partners to engage in direct marketing, sales, and recruiting activities, and Trinity’s legitimate interests in organizing and making available Professional and Business Profiles, given the limited impact that use of this Business Information and similar information presents to an individual’s private life

Trinity has put in place safeguards to protect personal privacy and individual choice, including disclosures of its data processing activities, and the use of consent or opt-outs wherever possible.

Right to lodge a complaint: Users that reside in the EEA, the UK, or Switzerland have the right to lodge a complaint about our data collection and processing actions with the supervisory authority concerned.

Transfers: Personal information we collect may be transferred to, and stored and processed in, the United States or any other country in which we or our affiliates or subcontractors or clients maintain facilities. Per the applicable requirements of the GDPR, we will ensure that transfers of personal information to a third country or an international organization are subject to appropriate safeguards as described in Article 46 of the GDPR, such as the UK or EU Standard Contractual Clauses, as applicable.

Individual Rights: Individuals who are a resident of the EEA, the UK, or Switzerland are entitled to the following rights under the GDPR. Please note: In order to verify an individual’s identity, we may require them to provide us with personal information prior to accessing any records containing information about them.

• The right to access, correct, and restrict processing. Individuals have the right to request access to, and a copy of, their personal information at no charge, as well as certain information about our processing activities with respect to their data. Individuals have the right to request correction or completion of their personal information if it is inaccurate or incomplete. Individuals have the right to restrict our processing if they contest the accuracy of the data we hold about them, for as long as it takes to verify its accuracy.
• The right to data portability. Individuals have the right to ask for a copy of their data in a machine-readable format. Individuals can also request that we transmit their data to another entity where technically feasible.
• The right to request data erasure. Individuals have the right to have their data erased from our Platform if the data is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, they withdraw consent and no other legal basis for processing exists, or their fundamental rights to data privacy and protection outweigh our legitimate interest in continuing the processing.
• The right to object to our processing. Individuals have the right to object to our processing if we are processing data based on legitimate interests or the performance of a task in the public interest as an exercise of official authority (including profiling); using data for direct marketing (including profiling); or processing data for purposes of scientific or historical research and statistics.

When Trinity is a Controller. Trinity acts as a data controller when we collect and use information about data subjects who are visitors to our Site, as well as when we collect and use information about data subjects for purposes of creating and maintaining our Research reports and providing our Services. Trinity’s Data Protection Officer can be contacted by email at dataprivacy@trinityresearchassociates.co.uk.

When Trinity is a Processor. When our customers use our Services, they are acting as the data controller and are responsible for ensuring that personal information collected about data subjects is being processed lawfully. In those circumstances, we are acting as the data processor, and receive personal information as agents of our customers merely for processing as instructed by our customers. Our customers are solely responsible for determining whether and how they wish to use our Services, and for ensuring that all third-party individuals that are a visitor to or user of a website, application, or service on which a customer uses our Services have been provided with adequate notice regarding the processing of their personal information, have given informed consent where such consent is necessary or advised, and that all legal requirements applicable to the collection, use, or other processing of personal information through our Services have been met by such customers. Our customers are also responsible for handling data subject rights requests under applicable law, by their users and other individuals whose data they process through the Services. Trinity’s obligations with respect to personal information for which we are solely a data processor are not covered by this Policy. In certain circumstances, Trinity may act as an independent controller of personal information in connection with its provision of the Services to customers, such as when customers agree to contribute data to our database.

Changes to Policy

Trinity can change this Privacy Notice. We may amend this Privacy Notice from time to time by posting a revised version and updating the “Effective Date” above. The revised version will be effective on the “Effective Date” listed. If you disagree with these changes, you may stop using our Websites at any time. Your continued use of our Websites constitutes your consent to any amendment of this Privacy Notice.

Dispute Resolution

If you have an unresolved privacy or data use concern that we have not addressed satisfactorily, please contact us at dataprivacy@trinityresearchassociates.co.uk.

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