Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 04/04/2025
1. Introduction
TRICIA (Tissue Research in Childhood Inflammatory Arthritis) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in compliance with UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Who We Are
TRICIA is a research network focused on standardising the collection and analysis of synovial tissue for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) research. For any privacy-related queries, please contact us at: [Email TBC].
3. Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we may collect the following information:
Directly Provided Information: If you contact us via email or forms, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you provide.
Automatically Collected Data: Our website collects certain technical information, including IP addresses, browser types, and pages visited, for security and analytical purposes.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
Respond to inquiries.
Improve website functionality and content.
Ensure website security and prevent fraud.
Analyse site traffic and usage trends.
5. Website Hosting and Data Processing
Our website is hosted by GoDaddy under a Managed WordPress Basic plan. As part of standard web hosting, GoDaddy may process certain technical data, such as:
IP addresses and browser types (for security and analytics).
Server logs (to monitor website performance and prevent abuse).
Automatic backups of website data.
GoDaddy’s privacy practices are governed by their Privacy Policy, which can be accessed here: https://www.godaddy.com/legal/agreements/privacy-policy. Some data may be stored on servers outside the UK, in accordance with GoDaddy’s global infrastructure.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for more details.
7. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services (such as analytics tools) that collect and process data in compliance with their respective privacy policies. We do not sell or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
8. Data Retention
We only retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.
9. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction or deletion of your data.
Withdraw consent for data processing (where applicable).
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Email TBC].
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
11. Contact Information
For any questions regarding this policy, please contact us at: [Email TBC]
