Privacy policy

Privacy Policy for Terawatt PV Research Ltd

Effective date: 7 July 2025

Terawatt PV Research Ltd (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website.

Website Address

Our website address is: https://www.terawatt-pv.com/

Contact Details

Finlay Colville is the data controller for this site.

You can contact him at:

1. Purpose of this policy

This Privacy Policy outlines:

  • What personal data we collect
  • How we use that data
  • Who has access to it
  • Your rights under data protection law
  • How we use cookies on this website

This policy should be read in conjunction with any other legal information or terms provided on our site.

2. Legal basis for processing data

We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. We rely on the following legal bases:

  • Consent – When you subscribe to our mailing list or contact us directly, you are giving us permission to process your personal data for that specific purpose.
  • Legitimate interests – We may process data to understand how our site is used, improve performance, and communicate with our audience. These interests do not override your rights.

Our legitimate interests include:

  • Sending updates and insights about our research and publications
  • Promoting upcoming projects and a forthcoming book
  • Monitoring site performance through analytics tools
  • Responding to direct enquiries in a professional and timely manner

3. What data we collect

a) Automatically collected data

When you visit our site, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser and device type
  • Pages visited and links clicked
  • General location based on IP address
  • Session behaviour (for example, scrolling, clicks)

This data is collected via tools such as Microsoft Clarity and may involve the use of cookies.

b) Information you provide voluntarily

When you sign up for our mailing list, we collect:

  • First name
  • Last name
  • Email address
  • Company
  • Job title

You may also provide data if you contact us directly by email.

4. How we use your data

We use your data to:

  • Send news alerts and updates to subscribers
  • Analyse how visitors use the website
  • Improve user experience and site functionality
  • Respond to enquiries

We do not sell or trade your personal data. Data is only used for the purposes outlined in this policy.

5. Data sharing and third parties

We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers:

  • MailPoet – To manage our mailing list and email communications. This includes storing subscriber data and tracking engagement (e.g. email opens and clicks).
  • Microsoft Clarity – To analyse anonymous user interactions with our site, such as page views and click behaviour.
  • WP Engine – Our website hosting provider, which may log access data for performance and security monitoring.

These providers only process your data on our behalf and under strict contractual terms.

Social sharing links

Our site includes buttons that allow you to share our content on platforms such as

  • LinkedIn
  • X (formerly Twitter)
  • WhatsApp
  • Email

These are simple links and do not track you unless you choose to click them. When you do, you may be subject to the privacy policies of those third-party platforms.

6. International data transfers

Some data may be transferred outside the UK and EU, including to the United States. When this occurs, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Data protection agreements with our service providers

7. Data retention

We only keep your data for as long as necessary:

  • Mailing list data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
  • Analytics data may be retained for up to 12 months
  • Server logs may be kept for a limited period for security purposes

8. How we protect your data

We use secure servers and rely on trusted third-party services with strong data protection measures. Access to personal data is restricted and protected by passwords and access controls.

While we take all reasonable precautions, no system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we take data protection seriously and follow best practices.

9. Cookies

Our site uses cookies to improve your experience. Types of cookies used include:

  • Functional cookies – To remember your preferences
  • Analytical cookies – To help us understand how visitors interact with our site
  • Third-party cookies – Used by Microsoft Clarity to analyse session behaviour

You can opt out of non-essential cookies using the cookie consent banner.

See the Cookie Policy (UK) page for more details.

10. Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise your rights, contact Finlay Colville using the details at the top of this policy.

11. Under 16s

This site is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 16. If you believe we have, please contact us and we will delete the data promptly.

12. Do not track (DNT)

Our website does not respond to Do Not Track signals from browsers. We do not track users across third-party websites or over time.

13. Opting out

You can opt out of:

  • Marketing emails by clicking “Unsubscribe” in any email
  • Non-essential cookies using the cookie banner on our site

14. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your data, please contact us directly. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

15. Updates to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect legal changes or changes to our data practices. The effective date will always be shown at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.