Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Fimey Research Limited ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services. We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including but not limited to:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, postal address)
• Company name and job title
• Information provided in forms, surveys, or correspondence
• Payment and billing information
• Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data
• Contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you
• Legal obligation: Where we need to comply with a legal obligation
• Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing, maintaining, and improving our services
• Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
• Sending you technical notices, updates, and security alerts
• Providing you with news and information about our research and services
• Processing transactions and sending related information
• Monitoring and analyzing trends, usage, and activities
• Complying with legal obligations and protecting our rights

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf
• Business Partners: With partners for research collaborations or joint ventures
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or acquisition
• Consent: With your consent or at your direction

6. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the UK. When we transfer data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK data protection laws, including standard contractual clauses approved by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When determining retention periods, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the data, the potential risk of harm, and applicable legal requirements.

8. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Automated Decision-Making: Not be subject to automated decision-making

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe we have not complied with the requirements of the UK GDPR or DPA 2018 with regard to your personal data.