Privacy Policy

Privacy Notice

Last updated: August 2026

Community of Pracademics is committed to protecting personal information and respecting privacy rights.

Information We Collect

Depending on how individuals interact with the website, we may collect:

Contact Information
Name
Email address
Organisation
Professional role
Event Information
Event registrations
Attendance records
Workshop participation details
Website Usage Information
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Usage statistics
Cookie preferences
How We Use Your Information

We may use personal information to:

Manage membership and community participation;
Administer events and networking activities;
Respond to enquiries;
Distribute newsletters and updates;
Improve website functionality and user experience;
Meet legal and regulatory obligations.
Lawful Basis for Processing

Where applicable under UK GDPR, processing is based on:

Consent;
Legitimate interests;
Contractual necessity;
Legal obligation.
Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations.

Sharing Information

We do not sell personal data.

Information may be shared with trusted service providers involved in:

Website hosting;
Email distribution;
Event management;
Analytics services.

Such providers are expected to maintain appropriate security and confidentiality measures.

Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, individuals may request:

Access to personal data;
Correction of inaccurate data;
Deletion of personal data;
Restriction of processing;
Objection to processing;
Transfer of personal data where applicable.
Contact

Privacy enquiries may be directed to:

Community of Pracademics Email: m.kitchener@brookes.ac.uk 

Cookie Notice

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when visiting a website.

They help websites operate effectively and provide information about website usage.

Cookies We May Use

Essential Cookies

Required for basic website functionality.

Analytics Cookies

Used to understand how visitors use the website and to improve performance.

Examples may include:

Google Analytics
Microsoft Clarity
Embedded Content Cookies

Third-party services such as YouTube, LinkedIn, or event platforms may place cookies when embedded content is viewed.

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow users to:

View cookies;
Delete cookies;
Block cookies;
Set cookie preferences.

Users may disable cookies through browser settings if preferred.