GDPR Privacy & Cookie Notice

1. Data Controller

Researchers (researchers.me) is the controller of personal data collected through this website. For privacy questions or data rights requests, contact us at [email protected].

2. What We Collect

We collect data you submit directly (for example, contact or consultation forms), technical data (such as IP address, browser and device information), and cookie data where you provide consent.

3. Legal Bases (GDPR Article 6)

We process personal data on one or more of the following legal bases:

• Your consent (for optional analytics and advertising cookies).
• Performance of a contract or pre-contract steps (responding to service inquiries).
• Legitimate interests (website security, fraud prevention, and service improvement).
• Compliance with legal obligations.

4. Cookie Use and Consent

We use a consent banner to request permission before loading optional analytics and advertising technologies. You may Accept All or Reject Optional cookies. You can reopen Cookie Settings at any time from the floating button on the website.

Strictly necessary cookies required for core website operation do not require prior consent.

5. Third-Party Processors

Where consent is given, we may use providers such as Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Google Ads to understand website usage and campaign performance. These providers may act as processors or independent controllers depending on the data flow.

6. International Transfers

Personal data may be transferred outside the EEA/UK. When this happens, we apply appropriate safeguards such as contractual protections and vendor commitments designed to meet GDPR transfer requirements.

7. Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose collected, legal compliance, dispute resolution, and enforcement of agreements.

8. Your GDPR Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may request access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection, and portability of your data, and you may withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing.

You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

9. Contact for Privacy Requests

Send requests to [email protected] with enough detail for us to identify your records and respond securely.