1. Introduction
This website is operated by Dr Derry Mercer, trading as Bioscience Consultants.
I am committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how personal data is collected, used and protected when you use this website.

2. What Information I Collect
I may collect and process the following information:
Your name
Your email address and phone number
Any information you provide in the contact form or by email
Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and usage information (where applicable)

3. How Your Information Is Used
Your information is used only for the following purposes:
To respond to enquiries
To communicate regarding potential consultancy work
To provide requested information or services
To maintain records of communications
I do not use your data for marketing without your explicit consent.

4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the UK GDPR and EU GDPR, the lawful basis for processing your personal data is:
Legitimate interest – responding to enquiries and providing consultancy services
Consent – where you voluntarily provide information via the contact form

5. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely and only retained for as long as necessary to respond to enquiries or maintain professional records.
Reasonable technical and organisational measures are taken to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss or misuse.

6. Sharing of Data
I do not sell, rent or share your personal data with third parties, except where necessary to:
Comply with legal obligations
Protect rights, property, or safety
Your data may be processed by website hosting providers (e.g. FastHosts) and email services as part of normal operation.

7. Cookies
This website may use basic cookies to ensure it functions correctly.
No non-essential cookies or tracking technologies are used without your consent.

8. Your Rights
Under UK and EU data protection law, you have the right to:
Request access to your personal data
Request correction or deletion of your data
Object to or restrict processing
Request data portability
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the details below.

9. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Email: derry.mercer@bioscience-consultants.com

10. Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.

Last updated: 01/05/2026