Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy outlines how Q1 Scientific (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the Q1 Scientific website (“Site”). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all services offered by Q1 Scientific. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through this Policy.

This Policy does not apply to information we collect through any other means, or to information collected on any third-party site or by any third-party application that may link to or be accessible from the Website.

Personal identification information

We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, register on the site, subscribe to the newsletter, respond to a survey, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features, or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, mailing address, phone number. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us.

Non-personal identification information

We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer, and technical information about Users’ means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.

Web browser cookies

Our Site may use “cookies” to enhance User experience. User’s web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. Users may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent.

How we use collected information

Q1 Scientific may collect and use Users’ personal identification information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our service
  • To notify you about changes to our service
  • To carry out our obligations and enforce our rights arising from any contracts or agreements entered into between you and us
  • To improve customer service
  • To personalise user experience
  • To improve our Site
  • To send periodic emails
  • In connection with a job application or enquiry, you may provide us with data about yourself, including personal information. We may use this information for the purpose of employment consideration.
  • We do not knowingly collect any personal information from anyone under the age of 18, nor do we knowingly market our services to anyone under the age of 18.

GDPR Compliance

Q1 Scientific is committed to ensuring the protection and security of personal data we process from individuals residing in the European Union (EU). In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), we adhere to the following principles:

Lawfulness, Fairness, and Transparency We process personal data lawfully, fairly, and in a transparent manner in relation to the data subject.

Data Minimization We only collect and process personal data that is necessary for the purposes for which it is obtained.

Accuracy We take reasonable steps to ensure that personal data is accurate, complete, and kept up-to-date.

Consent Where consent is required for data processing, we ensure that it is freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous. Users have the right to withdraw consent at any time.

Rights of the Data Subject The GDPR provides the following rights for individuals:

  • The right to be informed
  • The right of access
  • The right to rectification
  • The right to erasure
  • The right to restrict processing
  • The right to data portability
  • The right to object
  • Rights in relation to automated decision making and profiling

Data Security We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, including safeguarding against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage.

Data Breach Notification In the event of a data breach, we will notify the appropriate supervisory authority within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, where feasible.

International Data Transfers Any transfer of data outside the EU is done in compliance with the GDPR’s legal frameworks for ensuring adequate levels of data protection.

Retention of Data Q1 Scientific will retain your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your Personal Data to the extent required to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting obligations, or as necessary to resolve any dispute or enforce our agreements or any other legal right. To determine the appropriate retention period, we consider our legal obligations, the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the information, the reasons for retaining the information, and whether we can achieve these purposes by other means. Any information that is no longer needed is securely destroyed.

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data Under General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA), Q1 Scientific’s legal basis for collecting and using the personal information described in this Privacy Policy depends on the Personal Data we collect and the specific context in which we collect it.

Q1 Scientific may process your Personal Data because:

  • We need to perform a contract with you
  • You have given us permission to do so
  • The processing is in our legitimate interests and it’s not overridden by your rights
  • To comply with the law

Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns about our use of your personal data, please contact us.

You have the right to complain to a Data Protection Authority about our collection and use of your Personal Data. For more information, please contact your local data protection authority in the European Economic Area (EEA).

The Data Protection Commissioner:

Tel. +353 57 8684800

+353 (0)761 104 800

Lo Call Number 1890 252 231

Fax +353 57 868 4757

E-mail:  info@dataprotection.ie

Postal Address

Data Protection Commissioner

Canal House

Station Road

Portarlington

R32 AP23

Co. Laois

How we protect your information

We adopt appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information and data stored on our Site.

Unfortunately, the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure. Although we do our best to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee the security of your personal information transmitted to our Website. Any transmission of personal information is at your own risk, and to the fullest extent permitted by law, we will not be responsible for any damages or liabilities relating to any such instances. In case of such a data breach, we will notify you of any loss, misuse or alteration of personal information affecting you.

Sharing your personal information

We do not sell, trade, or rent Users’ personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates, and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.

We are an international business, and at times may need to transfer your information within the Company or to third parties in connection with the purposes set forth in this Policy.

Changes to this privacy policy

Q1 Scientific has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

Your acceptance of these terms

By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

Contacting us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at: Info.cqw@cambrex.com

This document was last updated on 31 July 2024.