This Data Policy outlines how The Chemical Collective Ltd. ("The Chemical Collective," "we," "us," or "our") collects, processes, stores, and protects data in the course of our operations, particularly through our website. We are committed to transparency and to ensuring the responsible handling of all data, in compliance with relevant data protection regulations, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
1. What Data We Collect and Why
We collect data to support our mission of accelerating innovation in biomass valorisation through advanced machine learning. For website visitors, the types of data collected and the purposes for their collection include:
- Contact Information: This includes names, email addresses, phone numbers, and company affiliations when you contact us via our website's enquiry forms, email, or other communication channels.
- Purpose: To respond to your enquiries, provide information about our services (such as computational screening, material replacement, and process optimisation), and facilitate initial discussions regarding potential collaborations.
- Website Usage Data: We may collect basic, non-identifiable information about how you interact with our website, such as IP addresses, browser types, and pages viewed. This is typically collected through standard analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Purpose: To monitor website performance, analyse general user behaviour to improve our website's functionality and content, and ensure its security. This aggregated and anonymised data helps us understand general trends in how users engage with information about our advanced ML models and their application in reducing R&D cost and inefficiency. We currently collect this for informational purposes; should we begin to use this data for more detailed analysis or personalised experiences in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly.
- Recruitment Data: If you apply for a position with The Chemical Collective, we collect information typically found in CVs and cover letters, such as your academic background (including details relevant to our scientific foundation shaped by research from Cambridge, Politecnico di Milano, and other leading institutions like Stanford and Berkeley), professional experience, and contact details.
- Purpose: To assess your suitability for roles within our team, particularly those requiring expertise in computational screening, material replacement, and process optimisation, or a scientific background including a Cambridge PhD or Marie Curie Fellowship.
2. How We Store and Protect Your Data
We employ robust technical and organisational measures to protect the data we collect against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include:
- Data Minimisation: We only collect data that is necessary for the stated purpose.
- Access Controls: Access to data is restricted to authorised personnel who have a legitimate need to access it for their roles within The Chemical Collective.
- Security Safeguards: We use encryption, firewalls, and secure server infrastructure where appropriate to protect data during transmission and storage.
- Confidentiality Agreements: All employees and contractors are bound by strict confidentiality obligations.
- Regular Review: We regularly review our data storage and security practices to ensure they remain effective and up-to-date with industry standards.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
The Chemical Collective does not sell or rent personal data to third parties. We may share data in the following limited circumstances:
- With Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers (e.g., website hosting, analytics services) to assist us in operating our business. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only permitted to process data according to our instructions.
- For Legal Compliance: We may disclose data if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations.
- With Your Consent: We may share data with third parties if we have obtained your explicit consent to do so.
- Within The Chemical Collective: Data may be shared internally amongst our teams based in Lisbon and Milan to facilitate communication and website management.
4. Your Data Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have certain rights regarding your personal data. These include:
- Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we limit the way we use your personal data.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in certain situations.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
5. Changes to This Data Policy
We may update this Data Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Data Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
The Chemical Collective Ltd. Email: henry@r2alabs.com Address: 62 Worple Road, Isleworth, England, TW7 7HU
