At Digital Literacies Network, we take your privacy very seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how and why we collect, store, use, and share personal information, your rights in relation to your personal data, and how to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
1. Who we are
Digital Literacies Network is an independent research initiative led by Cristina Costa and collaborators. We are committed to conducting research and community engagement that promotes understanding of digital literacies.
For the purposes of data protection law, we act as the data controller of any personal information you share with us.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please use the contact to get in touch with us.
2. The personal information we collect
We may collect and store the following types of personal data when you interact with our website or research projects:
- Your name and email address (for example, when you contact us, subscribe to updates, or take part in a study).
- Any other information you voluntarily share with us, such as responses to surveys or research participation forms.
We only collect personal information that is necessary for legitimate research, communication, or engagement purposes.
3. How we use your personal information
We use your personal data to:
- Respond to your messages or enquiries.
- Share updates about our research, events, or findings (if you have opted in).
- Conduct and communicate the outcomes of research in line with ethical and legal standards.
We rely on your consent as the lawful basis for processing your personal data. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at the email address above.
4. How we store and protect your data
Your data will be stored securely using password-protected and encrypted systems. Access to your information is limited to authorised members of the research team and only for the purposes outlined in this policy.
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
Your personal data will be kept for no longer than 10 years, after which it will be securely deleted unless you request otherwise.
5. Sharing your information
We will not share your personal information with any third parties unless:
- You have given explicit consent, or
- We are legally required to do so (e.g., by law enforcement or regulatory authorities).
We do not sell or trade your personal data.
6. Your rights under data protection law
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have several important rights. You can:
- Request a copy of the information we hold about you.
- Ask us to correct any errors in your information.
- Request that your information be deleted.
- Withdraw your consent for us to use your data.
- Object to or restrict the processing of your information in certain circumstances.
If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please get in touch with us at using the contact form and provide your name and details of your request.
7. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to help us understand how visitors use the site and to improve your experience.
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. To learn more, visit www.aboutcookies.org.
By continuing to use our website, you agree to our use of cookies unless you choose to disable them in your browser settings.
8. Changes to this privacy policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.
9. Contact us
If you have any questions or concerns about how we handle your personal data, please contact us.