Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Totus Institute ("we", "us", "our") is an independent, non-profit think tank committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information obtained through our website and related services. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and any other details you provide when submitting enquiries or forms on our website.
• Newsletter Subscriptions: Your email address when you sign up for our mailing list.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring URLs.
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your enquiries and provide the information or services you request.
• To send you our newsletter and research publications, where you have opted in to receive them.
• To improve our website, research, and services based on your feedback and usage patterns.
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to analyse traffic, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect some functionality of the website.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our research, provided they agree to keep it confidential. We may also disclose information when required by law.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK Data Protection Act, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request deletion of your personal information.
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time.
• Lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any websites you visit.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at [email protected] or write to us at:

Totus Institute
Northwood, England HA6
London · Madrid · Singapore