Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 2026
1. Introduction
Advanced Computation Laboratory ("ACL", "we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect information when you use our website, products and services.
2. Who We Are
Advanced Computation Laboratory (ACL) is a technology and research organisation focused on advanced computation, distributed systems, cybersecurity and scientific computing. For any questions relating to this Privacy Policy, please contact:Email: administrator@advancedcomputation.org.uk
3. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:Information You Provide:
* Name
* Email address
* Organisation name
* Contact information
* Information submitted through contact forms
* Account registration information
Information Collected Automatically:
* IP address
* Browser type
* Device information
* Operating system
* Website usage information
* Referring website information
Technical and Security Data
We may collect technical logs and diagnostic information required for security, performance monitoring and fraud prevention.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use personal data to:* Provide services and user accounts
* Respond to enquiries
* Improve website functionality
* Maintain security and prevent abuse
* Conduct research and analytics
* Meet legal and regulatory obligations
* Communicate important service updates
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Where required by UK GDPR, we process personal data on one or more of the following bases:* Consent
* Contractual necessity
* Legitimate interests
* Legal obligations
6. Data Sharing
We may share information with:
* Cloud hosting providers
* Infrastructure and security providers
* Analytics providers
* Professional advisers
* Regulatory authorities where legally required
All third parties are expected to maintain appropriate security safeguards.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:* Provide services
* Meet legal obligations
* Resolve disputes
* Protect legitimate business interests
When data is no longer required it will be securely deleted or anonymised.
8. Security
ACL implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction. However, no internet-based system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:* Access your personal data
* Correct inaccurate information
* Request deletion of data
* Restrict processing
* Object to processing
* Request data portability
* Withdraw consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us.