Privacy

Last updated: 20th January 2025

Who are we?

We are the Atlas of Longitudinal Datasets, part of King's College London. If you need to contact us about this privacy notice, please email atlaslongitudinaldata@kcl.ac.uk.

Why do we process your personal information?

We process your personal information for the operation of user accounts, providing service updates and marketing purposes.

What personal information do we collect?

We collect or use the following information for the operation of user accounts:

• Names and contact details
• Account information, including registration details

We collect or use the following information for service updates and marketing purposes:

• Names and contact details
• Account information, including registration details
• Marketing preferences

What is our 'legal basis for processing'?

Data protection legislation allows us to use your personal information in this way because you have actively given us your permission (or 'consent'). All of your data protection rights apply. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by deleting your account or by contacting atlaslongitudinaldata@kcl.ac.uk.

Do you have to provide your personal information and what are the consequences of not doing so?

You must provide the personal information requested in order to create an account on the Atlas of Longitudinal Datasets. Creating an account on the Atlas allows you to save your favourite datasets, search results and comparisons. If you do not provide your information, you will still be able to browse the Atlas, but you will not be able to create an account or access these enhanced features.

How long do we keep your information for?

We will keep your information until you delete your account. This allows us to ensure that you have access to your account without losing your saved datasets, searches and comparisons.

Do we share your information with other organisations?

We will not share your information with any external organisations. On rare occasions, we may be required or permitted to share personal information by law (e.g for law enforcement purposes).

What are your rights and who can you contact if you have a concern?

To find out more about how the university deals with your personal information, including your rights and who to contact if you have a concern, please see the university's core privacy notice at https://www.kcl.ac.uk/terms/privacy.aspx