Privacy Policy
This policy explains what personal information The Clarion Stirling Institute ("the Institute", "we", "us") collects, how we use it, and the choices you have. We keep what we collect to a minimum and never sell it.
Information we collect
- Information you give us. When you contact us or fill in a form, we collect what you provide — such as your name, email address, and the content of your message.
- Usage information. Like most websites, we automatically receive basic technical data (such as IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and referring page) to keep the site secure and understand how it is used.
- Cookies and similar technologies. We use cookies and comparable tools for essential site function and for measurement. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
How we use information
- To respond to your enquiries and provide the materials or information you request.
- To operate, secure, maintain, and improve the website and our publications.
- To measure the reach and performance of our content and any advertising.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
Advertising and analytics
We may use third-party analytics and advertising tools — including Meta (Facebook and Instagram) advertising technologies such as the Meta Pixel and Conversions API, and comparable services from other providers — to understand how visitors reach us and to measure the effectiveness of our campaigns. These tools may set cookies or receive limited event data (for example, that a page was viewed). This data is processed under those providers' own terms and privacy policies. You can opt out of interest-based advertising through your device and platform ad settings and through industry opt-out pages.
How information is shared
We do not sell your personal information. We share it only:
- with service providers who process data on our behalf (such as hosting, email, and analytics providers), under obligations of confidentiality and use limitation;
- where required by law, or to protect the rights, safety, and security of the Institute, our users, or the public;
- in connection with a business transfer, where the receiving party agrees to honour this policy.
Data retention
We keep personal information only for as long as needed for the purposes described here, to comply with our legal obligations, and to resolve disputes — then we delete or anonymise it.
Your choices and rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal information, and to object to certain processing. To make a request, contact us at info@clarionstirling.com and we will respond as required by applicable law. You can unsubscribe from any non-essential email at any time using the link in the message.
Children
The website is intended for a professional, adult audience and is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Data security
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, but we work to protect your data and to respond promptly to any issue.
International visitors
We may process and store information in countries other than your own. Where we transfer personal information, we take steps to ensure it remains protected in line with this policy.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date above and, where appropriate, provide additional notice.
Contact us
Questions about this policy or your personal information can be sent to info@clarionstirling.com.