The International Digital Futures Network (IDFN) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website and related activities.

Who we are

The International Digital Futures Network (IDFN) is a global collaboration of leading institutes, coordinated through the Bristol Digital Futures Institute (BDFI). We bring together academics, researchers, and partner organizations working at the intersection of technology, society, and innovation.

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

• Personal data you provide: such as your name, email address, institutional affiliation, and any information you submit via contact forms or event registrations.

• Technical data: including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behaviour, collected via cookies and analytics tools.

In addition, we use third-party services that may collect certain personal or technical information on our behalf, including:

• Contact Form: collects data you voluntarily submit via our contact forms, such as your name, email address, and message content.

• Google Analytics: collects anonymized usage data (such as page visits, session duration, browser type, and location based on IP address) to help us understand how visitors use our website.

All data is handled in accordance with our legitimate interest to improve communication, engagement, and the quality of our services.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to enquiries and manage communications.

• Coordinate membership, events, and fellowship opportunities.

• Improve our website and user experience.

• Fulfil any legal or administrative requirements

• To monitor and analyze website usage patterns through Google Analytics, helping us improve accessibility and content relevance.

Data Sharing and Security

We do not sell or rent personal data.

We may share limited data with trusted service providers such as Google (for analytics), strictly for the purposes described above. These providers are compliant with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and have their own privacy policies:

• Google Analytics Privacy Policy

Data may be shared securely with partner institutions for legitimate academic or administrative purposes. We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws (including the GDPR), you have the right to:

• Access and correct your personal data.

• Request deletion of your data where appropriate.

• Withdraw consent to data processing.
  To exercise these rights, please contact us at [insert contact email].

   

Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Please check this page for the most recent version.