Privacy policy

This policy sets out how Space Syntax collects, uses and protects the personal data provided by you when you use our websites.

Space Syntax Limited is the legal owner of the following websites:

spacesyntax.com
spacesyntax.net
spacesyntax.org
spaceisthemachine.com

By visiting and using the sites listed above you are accepting and consenting to the collection and use of your data as set out in this policy. This policy will be updated should there be any changes in ownership of the above sites, or any acquisition or creation of additional websites whose usage would fall under this Policy.

How we collect information

There are two ways we collect information about you on our websites;

-when you complete forms, e.g. to sign up to our newsletters or company updates or when you contact us via an e-mail link to make a request for information, apply for jobs or internship positions

-through information that is automatically collected about you through the use of cookies

Cookies

Cookies are small text files which are placed on your device when you browse a website. Cookies can carry out a number of functions and are generally used to improve user experience. More information on cookies, their use and how to restrict or disable them from your devices can be found on www.allaboutcookies.org. 

We currently use Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity and Microsoft Advertising to understand how users navigate and interact with our websites and to create reports based on the data collected to make improvements on our services and content.  

The cookies used by Google Analytics will collect information including your IP address, which web browser you are using and when and for how long you visit our websites. Please see further information on Google’s privacy, data and cookie policies by going to Google Analytics Privacy Policy. 

The cookies used by Microsoft Clarity and Microsoft Advertising will capture behavioural metrics, heat maps and session replay. First- and third-party cookies and other tracking technologies are used to determine the hierarchy of our services and online activity. Additionally, we use this information for site optimisation, fraud and security purposes and marketing. Please see further information about how Microsoft collects and uses your data by going to Microsoft Privacy Statement. 

We have other types of cookies installed on our websites, for example, to remember language settings or to facilitate the use of social media platforms.  

None of the cookies used will collect anything from which you can be personally identified. You may wish to restrict or block the cookies that are embedded in our websites, however, this may affect their functionality and your user experience. 

We may use additional cookies in the future and this Policy will be updated as required

How we use the information we collect

We collect your personal information in order to:

-provide you with the services you have requested, for example to receive our newsletters

-respond to your requests for information about Space Syntax

-assess your eligibility when applying for jobs or internship positions

-analyse the effectiveness of our websites and to make improvements.

How we protect your personal information

We are committed to ensuring that your personal data is stored securely. We actively protect against the loss, unauthorised disclosure or access to your personal data through the adoption of up-to-date industry standard procedures and technology to keep personal data as safe and secure as possible. Space Syntax Limited has arrangements in place with third parties some of whom operate outside of the EU. Please note that your personal data may therefore be accessible to these parties in the course of their provision of services to Space Syntax Limited.

Space Syntax Limited will not sell or share your personal information for commercial or marketing purposes and will not disclose your personal information unless required to do so for legal purposes.

Unfortunately, the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure. Whilst we will do our utmost to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee the security of your data transmitted to our site and therefore any transmission is at your own risk. Once we have received your information, we use strict control procedures and security measures to prevent unauthorised access.

Access to information

You have the right to access the information we hold on you, to request that this information is updated if it is incorrect or for it to be deleted.  For further information, please contact communications@spacesyntax.com

Links to other websites

Our websites may contain links to the websites of other organisations, including online discussion groups. Please note that this Policy applies only to our websites (as listed above). Other organisations will have their own privacy policies which we recommend you refer to.

Changes to our Privacy Policy

This Policy will be reviewed and changes made from time to time in line with any applicable amendments to our websites or in order to comply with any legal or regulatory requirements.