Privacy Policy

Who we are

We are a research and development corporation with links to University of London and the Royal Veterinary College London. We focus on innovating our own technology to manufacture or to license out to established companies. We are a verified sustainability innovator and our work From a unique approach to work (combining both the arts and sciences) we have meticulously designed our own framework that allows us to invent some of the most innovative devices for planetary sustainability and human health.

Our website address is: https://divinity.eco.

Comments

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An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

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Cookies

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Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Who we share your data with

IIf you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where your data is sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Terms of Participation & Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 21 January 2026

PART 1: TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION

1. Introduction These Terms and Conditions govern your participation in the research survey and/or interview regarding passenger experiences and profiling at EU Airports conducted by [Insert Organization/Researcher Name] (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By participating, you agree to these terms.

2. Eligibility

  • You must be 18 years of age or older to participate.
  • You must have traveled through an airport within the European Union (or Schengen Zone) in the past [Insert Timeframe, e.g., 24 months].

3. Voluntary Participation Participation in this study is strictly voluntary. You may withdraw at any time during the survey by closing your browser. You may refuse to answer any individual question without penalty.

4. Nature of the Study This study investigates sensitive topics regarding potential racial, ethnic, or religious profiling. The questions may recall stressful or unpleasant experiences. You acknowledge that you are providing this information of your own free will.

5. Limitation of Liability This research is for academic and statistical purposes only. We are not a legal aid organization. Participation in this survey does not constitute filing a formal legal complaint with airport authorities or the European Union.

PART 2: PRIVACY POLICY & GDPR COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

We are committed to protecting your privacy in strict accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This policy outlines how we handle your data, particularly “Special Category Data” (Racial/Ethnic Origin).

1. The Data We Collect

We collect data in two distinct categories:

A. Anonymized Research Data (Survey Responses)

  • Demographics (Age, Gender, Citizenship).
  • Special Category Data: Racial or ethnic origin, religious background.
  • Travel history and experiences with security/border control.
  • Legal Basis: Explicit Consent (GDPR Article 9(2)(a)).

B. Optional Contact Data (Pseudonymized)

  • If you choose to participate in a follow-up interview, you may provide an Email Address or Phone Number.
  • We do not require your legal name. You may use a pseudonym or alias.
  • Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a)).

2. How We Protect Your Identity (Pseudonymization)

To ensure your safety and privacy:

  1. Separation: If you provide contact details, they are stored separately from your survey responses. Your survey answers remain statistically anonymous.
  2. No Tracking: We do not use “cookies” to track your identity or record your IP address alongside your responses.
  3. Strict Confidentiality: Your contact information is accessible only to the lead researcher(s).

3. How We Use Your Data

  • Survey Data: Used solely for statistical analysis to identify trends in airport screening processes. Results will be published in aggregate form (e.g., “30% of respondents reported…”). No individual will be identifiable in published results.
  • Contact Data: Used only to contact you for a potential follow-up interview. It will not be added to any marketing lists or shared with third parties.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do NOT share your data with:

  • Airport authorities
  • Border control agencies (e.g., Frontex)
  • Law enforcement
  • Commercial third parties

Data is processed solely by the research team. If we use a third-party survey platform (e.g., Qualtrics, Google Forms), we ensure they are GDPR-compliant and act only as a data processor.

5. Data Retention

  • Survey Data: Anonymized data will be retained for [Insert Years, e.g., 5 years] for research comparison.
  • Contact Data: Your email/phone number will be deleted immediately if you are not selected for an interview, or immediately after the interview process is concluded.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a participant, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You may contact us to remove your contact details at any time. (Note: Once survey data is fully anonymized and aggregated, it cannot be individually removed).
  • Right to Access: You may ask if we hold your contact details.
  • Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You may request that we delete your contact information from our database immediately.

7. Contact Us

To exercise your rights or ask questions about this study, please contact the Data Protection Officer / Lead Researcher at: Email: hello@divinity.eco Address:

London Bioscience Innovation Centre
2 Royal College St
London
NW1 0NH