1. Introduction

The Thinc Foundation (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, engage with our research, or interact with our services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Name and surname
  • Email address
  • Contact details
  • Organisation or affiliation
  • Any information submitted via forms, newsletter sign-ups, or correspondence

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on the website
  • Cookies and usage data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and manage our content, research, and services
  • Communicate with you (including newsletters and updates)
  • Respond to enquiries and requests
  • Improve website performance and user experience
  • Support policy research, stakeholder engagement, and thought leadership initiatives

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information in accordance with:

  • Your consent
  • Our legitimate interests (such as research and communication)
  • Legal and regulatory obligations

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

  • Service providers (e.g. hosting, analytics, email platforms)
  • Research partners or collaborators where necessary
  • Regulatory authorities if required by law

All third parties are required to respect the confidentiality and security of your data.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

  • Understand how visitors interact with our website
  • Improve functionality and performance

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against:

  • Unauthorised access
  • Loss or misuse
  • Alteration or disclosure

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy
  • Comply with legal, regulatory, or reporting requirements

9. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Us

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

The Thinc Foundation
Email: [Insert Email Address]
Website: [Insert Website URL]