Centre for Global Policy and Governance (CGPG)

The Centre for Global Policy and Governance (“CGPG”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal data responsibly and transparently. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you visit our website or engage with our activities.

CGPG is a UK-based independent policy research organisation. We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you contact us, subscribe to our publications or newsletters, register for events, participate in surveys, make enquiries, or engage with our research and activities. This may include your name, email address, organisation, job title, and any other information you choose to share.

We may also collect limited technical information automatically when you visit our website, such as IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data, to help us improve website performance and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use personal data only where necessary and for legitimate purposes, including to respond to enquiries, manage event registrations, distribute publications and updates, administer memberships, improve our website and services, and comply with legal or regulatory obligations.

CGPG does not sell, trade, or rent personal data to third parties.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data on the basis of consent, legitimate interests related to our charitable objectives, contractual necessity where applicable, or legal obligation.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.

Data Sharing

We may share personal data with trusted service providers who support our operations, such as website hosting or email distribution services, but only where necessary and under appropriate data protection safeguards. We do not transfer personal data outside the UK without ensuring adequate protection.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or to meet legal and regulatory requirements.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to access your personal data, request correction or deletion, restrict or object to processing, and request data portability where applicable. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Data Security

CGPG takes appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Centre for Global Policy and Governance
Email: contact@policygov.org