At iST Scientific we are committed to respecting your online privacy and recognise your need for appropriate protection and management of any personally identifiable information (“Personal Information”) you share with us.
Personal Information means any information that may be used to identify an individual, including, but not limited to, a first and last name, a home or other physical address, an e-mail address or other contact information, whether at work or home. In general, you can visit our web pages without telling us who you are or revealing any Personal Information about yourself.
We strive to comply with all applicable laws around the globe that are designed to protect your privacy. Although legal requirements may vary from country to country, we intend to adhere to the principles outlined in this Online Privacy Policy even if, in connection with the above, we transfer your Personal Information from your country to countries that may not require an “adequate” level of protection for your Personal Information.
In other words, our goal is to protect for your Personal Information no matter where that Personal Information is collected, transferred or retained through cookies and other Tracking Technologies.
Some of our web pages utilise “cookies” and other tracking technologies. A “cookie” is a small text file that may be used, for example, to collect information about website activity. Some cookies and other technologies may serve to recall Personal Information previously indicated by a web user. Most browsers allow you to control cookies, including whether or not to accept them and how to remove them.
You may set most browsers to notify you if you receive a cookie or you may choose to block cookies with your browser, but please note that if you choose to erase or block your cookies, you will need to re-enter your original user ID and password to gain access to certain parts of the website.
Tracking technologies may record information such as internet domain and host names; internet protocol (IP) addresses; browser software and operating system types; clickstream patterns; and dates and times that our site is accessed. Our use of cookies and other tracking technologies allows us to improve our website and your web experience. We may also analyse information that does not contain personal information for trends and statistics.
To protect your privacy, we have adopted the following principles:
If you choose to have a relationship with iST Scientific, such as a contractual or other business relationship or partnership, we will naturally continue to contact you in connection with that business relationship.
Personal and Non-personal Information Collected
At iST Scientific, we prioritise your privacy. When you interact with our website or services, we gather both personal and non-personal information to enhance your experience and deliver tailored services.
Personal Information:
- Name: To personalise your interactions and correspondence.
- Email Address: For account set-up, communication, newsletters, and service updates.
- Physical Address: Necessary for delivery of physical products or documents.
- Contact Number: To reach out for order confirmations, support, or service-related queries.
- Payment Information: Secured details for processing transactions (Note: We don’t store your complete credit card details).
Non-Personal Information:
- IP Address: Helps in analysing website traffic, enhancing security, and determining regional preferences.
- Cookies: Small files that store user preferences to facilitate customised interactions during subsequent visits.
Both personal and non-personal information are collected with utmost consideration for your privacy. While personal information is gathered with your explicit consent, non-personal data is aggregated and anonymised to ensure individual users remain unidentified. For a comprehensive understanding of our data handling practices, refer to our Privacy Policy.
How We Use and Share Your Information
At iST Scientific, we take a thoughtful approach to the use and sharing of your information. Our practices revolve around transparency, the obligation to serve our users, and a commitment to upholding your privacy.
Usage of Information:
- Service Delivery: We use your personal details to fulfil requests, process orders, and provide seamless customer support.
- Communication: Your contact information helps us keep you informed about product updates, newsletters, and important announcements.
- Site Optimisation: Non-personal information, like browsing history and cookies, helps us tailor our website to user preferences and continuously enhance the user experience.
- Security: IP addresses and associated data are crucial in monitoring and ensuring the security and integrity of our platform.
- Research & Analysis: By understanding user behaviour and feedback, we can innovate and adapt to offer better services.
Sharing of Information:
- Third-Party Service Providers: We collaborate with trusted third-party providers for specific services, like payment processing and delivery. They receive only the necessary information and are obligated to maintain its confidentiality.
- Legal Obligations: If mandated by law, we may disclose your information to relevant authorities. This could be in situations of legal disputes or to comply with regulatory requirements.
- Business Transitions: In scenarios of mergers, acquisitions, or sale of assets, user information might be part of the transferred assets. However, you will be notified beforehand, and your data will remain under the protection of this privacy policy.
- Consent: Apart from the above scenarios, if there’s ever a need to share your data for a purpose not outlined here, we’ll seek your explicit consent.
Please be assured that we don’t sell, trade, or rent your personal information to marketers or unaffiliated third parties. Our aim is to safeguard your data while using it responsibly to serve you better.
How Long Do We Retain Personal and Non-personal Data
We only retain your personal data for as long as necessary. The duration depends on the specific purpose for which the data was gathered.
Data Security
iST Scientific provides secure hosting from one of the largest data centres in the UK, with high levels of both digital and physical security.
Our servers are backed up nightly to an offsite location to ensure that if anything were to happen – to the server of the premises – the data would remain completely secure. Each server we provide is fully supported by us at iST Scientific, alongside the team that hosts our server. Ensuring that we provide the best uptime and quickest response possible.
All servers are monitored 24/7, alerting key personnel within the company should a data breach occur. This allows us to easily notify users should anything happen to the server.
We ensure that the server, and its packages, are fully up to data at all time, to provide the best possible security and performance. In addition to this, we have our own dedicated firewall that sits in front of the server to help protect against DDoS and other attacks.
Data Subject Rights
GDPR compliance requires data subjects to be granted certain rights. What follows is not an exhaustive list, but those rights that are relevant to the collection, processing, and storage of personal data on https://istscientific.com/shop/.
Right to Access
Data subjects reserve the right to request and obtain confirmation that data is or is not being collected on them and if so, exactly what data is being collected on them and if so, exactly what data is being collected, how, where, and for what purposes. This data can be manually requested via info@istscientific.com and provided in an electronic format free of charge.
Right to Be Forgotten
Should data subjects at any time wish to withdraw their consent and no longer allow iST Scientific to store their personal data, this request can be manually made via info@istscientific.com. Please be sure to include the full name (including ay prefixes) and email addresses of whom the data is in reference to, so that all data relating to the data subject in question can be accurately removed.
Data Portability
Similar to the rights to access, Data Portability requires that data subjects are able to request, obtain, and/or transfer possession of collected data at any time. As mentioned above, this data can be manually requested via info@istscientific.com and provided in an electronic format free of charge.
Should the data subject wish to transfer the possession of the data stored by iST Scientific, please be sure to also include the full name (including any prefixes) and the relevant contact information relating to the individual or organisation who you wish the data to be transferred to.
Breach Notification
Should iST Scientific encounter a breach/unauthorised access of personal data that is likely to “result in a risk for the rights and freedoms of individuals”, iST Scientific. will ensure that a notification is made within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach.
Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies
Some of our web pages utilise “cookies” and other tracking technologies. Cookies are small pieces of data, stored in text files, that are stored on your computer or other device when websites are loaded in a browser. They are widely used to ‘remember’ you and your preferences, either for a single visit through a ‘session cookie’ or for multiple repeat visits (using a ‘persistent cookie’). They ensure a consistent and efficient experience for visitors and perform essential functions such as allowing users to register and remain logged in. Cookies may be set by the sites you’re visiting (known as ‘first party cookies’), or by other websites that serve up content on that site (‘third party cookie’).
Tracking technologies may record information such as internet domain and host names; internet protocol (IP) addresses; browser software and operating system types; clickstream patterns; and dates and times that our site is accessed. Our use of cookies and other tracking technologies allow us to improve our website and your web experience. We may also analyse information that does not contain personal information for trends and statistics.
To protect your privacy, we have adopted the following principles:
Notice
Where iST Scientific collects Personal Information on the web, we intend to post a purpose statement that explains why Personal Information will be collected and whether we plan to share such Personal Information outside of iST Scientific or those working on our behalf. iST Scientific does not intend to transfer Personal Information without your consent to third parties who are not bound to act on our behalf unless such transfer is legally required.
Choice
You may choose whether or not to provide personal information to iST Scientific. The notice we intend to provide where we collect personal information on the web should help you to make this choice.
If you choose to have a relationship with iST Scientific, such as a contractual or other business relationship or partnership, we will naturally continue to contact you in connection with that business relationship.
Security
Wherever your personal information may be held within iST Scientific or on its behalf, we intend to take reasonable and appropriate steps to protect the personal information that you share with us from unauthorised access or disclosure.
Commitment
We are committed to privacy and, are actively involved in and support current industry initiatives to preserve individual privacy rights on the Internet. Protecting your privacy online is an evolving area, and our websites are constantly evolving to meet these demands.
If you have any comments or questions regarding our online privacy policy, please contact us at info@istscientific.com WHILE WE CANNOT GUARANTEE PRIVACY PERFECTION we will address any issue to the best of our abilities AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Your Consent
By using this website, you consent to the terms of our Online privacy policy and to iST Scientific processing of personal information for the purposes given above as well as those explained where we collect personal information on the web. Should the Online Privacy Policy change, we intend to take every reasonable step to ensure that these changes are brought to your attention by posting all changes prominently on our website for a reasonable period.
We are committed to protecting your right to privacy. iST Scientific respects your privacy and we will use our best efforts to ensure that the information you provide to us remains private. Information provided will only be stored on computers based in the UK.
For control of our business, our website logs IP addresses, which is the automatic number assigned to your computer when you surf the web. The IP address allows us to anonymously track visitors’ usage on our website. Your IP address is not connected to any personally identifiable or online contact information like a name and address, so you remain anonymous at all times.