Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 27 02 2025

The Society for Research into Higher Education (“SRHE,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our members, event participants and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

Who We Are

SRHE is a registered charity in the UK, dedicated to furthering the understanding of higher education through research, events, publications and knowledge exchange. Our registered address is:

Society for Research into Higher Education (SRHE)
Society Building
Regents Wharf
8 All Saints Street
London
N1 9RL
United Kingdom

For any questions regarding this policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at srhe@srhe.ac.uk.

What Personal Data We Collect

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

  • Membership Information: Name, contact details, institutional affiliation, membership status and payment details.
  • Event Registration Data: Name, contact details, payment information, dietary or accessibility requirements (if applicable).
  • Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited and interactions with our website.
  • Publication Submissions: Author details, research interests and academic credentials.
  • Communication Records: Emails, queries and correspondence between you and SRHE.

How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To manage and administer memberships, including processing payments and renewals.
  • To facilitate registration and participation in events, conferences and workshops.
  • To send newsletters, updates and other relevant communications (with your consent).
  • To manage research publications, peer review processes and academic engagement.
  • To analyse website usage and improve our services.
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

Lawful Basis for Processing Data

Under UK GDPR, we process personal data based on one or more of the following lawful grounds:

  • Contractual Necessity: Processing necessary for membership services, event participation, or publication submission.
  • Legitimate Interests: Conducting research, promoting academic collaboration and improving our services.
  • Consent: Where required, such as for marketing communications.
  • Legal Obligation: Compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.

How We Store and Protect Your Data

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure. Personal data is stored securely and retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy.

Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share data with:

  • Service providers who assist with payment processing, website management and email communications.
  • Regulatory bodies if required by law.
  • Partner organisations for collaborative events or research projects, with prior consent.

Your Rights Under Data Protection Laws

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access – Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Rectification – Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure – Request deletion of your data where applicable.
  • Restriction – Request limited processing of your data.
  • Objection – Object to certain processing activities.
  • Data Portability – Request a transfer of your data to another organisation.
  • Withdraw Consent – If processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at srhe@srhe.ac.uk.

Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and track analytics. For details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: srhe@srhe.ac.uk
Address: Society for Research into Higher Education (SRHE), Society Building, Regents Wharf, 8 All Saints Street, London, N1 9RL, UK