Privacy Policy

Beyond the Horizon Project ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our website visitors, subscribers, and stakeholders. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or engage with our work.

1. Who We Are

Beyond the Horizon Project is an independent think tank based in Liverpool, UK. We focus on advancing infectious disease preparedness and biosecurity through research, policy development, and cross-sector collaboration.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Contact Information: e.g., name, email address (when you sign up for newsletters, events, or contact us).
Technical Data: e.g., IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies (collected automatically when you visit our site).
Usage Data: e.g., pages visited, time spent on site, and referral sources.

We do not collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly provided with your consent.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

Provide updates about our research, events, and publications (only if you’ve subscribed).
Improve our website’s performance, functionality, and security.
Understand how users interact with our content to enhance user experience.
Respond to your messages or enquiries.

We only process your data where we have a legal basis to do so — typically your consent, a legitimate interest, or legal obligation

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to understand usage patterns and improve the site. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

For more information, see our [Cookie Policy].

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share your data with trusted service providers (e.g., website hosting, email newsletter platforms) who help us operate the website — but only where necessary, and only under appropriate data protection agreements.

6. Data Retention

We only retain your personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes described above or to meet legal obligations. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

7. Your Rights (UK & EU GDPR)

Under UK and EU data protection laws, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction or deletion of your data.
Withdraw your consent (where applicable).
Object to or restrict certain types of data processing.
Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted here, with the most recent revision date.