Last updated: 01/12/2025
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information. We are committed to handling your data responsibly and in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Company name: BRITISH SOCIETY FOR CELL BIOLOGY
Registered address:
Queen Square Institute of Neurology
University College London
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Data Controller: We act as the data controller for the personal information you provide.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at the details above.
We may collect and process the following types of information:
Name
Email address
Postal address
Phone number
Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers; we do not store card details)
Any information submitted via forms, messages, purchases, or account creation
IP address
Device information
Browser type
Cookies and tracking data (see “Cookies” section)
How you interact with our website (pages visited, time spent, clicks)
Payment providers
Analytics providers
Social media platforms (if you interact with us there)
We process your data only when we have a lawful basis to do so. We may use your data to:
Provide products, digital downloads, or services
Process payments and manage orders
Respond to enquiries
Create and manage your account
Improve the website and user experience
Send marketing emails (only if you opt in)
Analyse website performance (legitimate interest)
Comply with legal obligations
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:
Contract: To process orders or provide services you request
Consent: For marketing emails or optional cookies
Legitimate interests: Improving our services, preventing fraud, website analytics
Legal obligation: Record-keeping, tax, and compliance purposes
You can withdraw consent at any time.
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to keep your data secure, including:
Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
Secure servers
Access controls
Regular security reviews
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or to meet legal and accounting requirements.
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share your data with trusted third parties who help us deliver our services:
Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
Website hosting providers
Email service providers
Analytics platforms
Professional advisors (e.g., accountants)
These providers only receive the data they need to perform their services and must keep it secure.
Some third-party providers may store data outside the UK.
In these cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
ICO-approved international data transfer agreements
Adequacy regulations
Standard contractual clauses (SCCs)
You have the following rights:
Right to access your personal data
Right to rectification of inaccurate data
Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
Right to withdraw consent
Right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
ICO website: https://ico.org.uk
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [your email].
View our cookie policy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated “Last Updated” date.
If you have questions about this policy or how we process your data, you can contact us at:
Address:
Queen Square Institute of Neurology
University College London
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG