Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how LuqahPower Research Ltd. collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects information when users interact with the luqahpower site and when they request access to study-related data. The policy applies to public-facing materials, contact and intake forms, cookie preferences for interface behaviour, and protocols for responding to requests for de-identified observation packets. The language below is descriptive of the organisation’s information practices and of the safeguards applied to study provenance and privacy-sensitive material.
Information we collect
We collect two broad categories of information: (1) interface and contact data supplied by site users when they use the contact intake form or request dataset access; and (2) observational data produced as part of the site-light interaction study. Contact data includes name, email, phone (optional), purpose of request, and the text entered into the request details field. Observational data refers to measurement packets produced by study fieldwork—horizon elevation arrays, timestamped panoramic imagery of building surfaces, photogrammetric facet descriptors, and associated provenance notes. Public-facing imagery used for interpretive context is curated and presented in aggregated form. The site also stores non-identifying interface cookies to maintain user cookie preferences and interface state; these cookies do not contain personally identifying content unless explicitly provided by the user in a form submission.
Purpose and lawful basis for processing
Contact and intake information is processed to respond to enquiries, to route data access requests to the study administration team, and to maintain provenance records for any shared datasets. Where users request de-identified observation packets, submitted contact information is used to coordinate provenance checks, apply required de-identification steps, and to deliver metadata summaries. Observational datasets are processed to create the study’s analytical layers: horizon masks, capture polygons, facet orientation tables, and routing sketches. The lawful basis for processing contact data is the legitimate interest of facilitating neutral, technical dialogue and for fulfilling access requests; for observational data the basis is research and archiving of non-sensitive environmental and built-fabric measurements. When personal data is present in a dataset because a requester supplied it, additional consent or redaction procedures are applied prior to any sharing, as described below.
Retention, access, and data requests
Contact records retained to process a request are kept for a period sufficient to complete the intake and any provenance checks, or for a period required by administrative record-keeping policies, after which they are archived or deleted in accordance with internal retention schedules. Observational datasets are retained as research records with provenance metadata; raw imagery and horizon profiles are catalogued and stored according to the study’s archival procedures. When a data access request is accepted, the study team provides de-identified observation packets where appropriate; de-identification may include cropping imagery, omitting geolocation metadata, or aggregating sample points to remove personally identifying detail. Requests for raw observation data are subject to privacy review and may require an agreement that describes permitted use, confidentiality obligations, and any additional handling constraints. Individuals may request access to personal data held about them, request corrections, or raise objections by contacting the address listed at the end of this policy.
Sharing, third parties, and legal constraints
LuqahPower Research Ltd. does not sell personal data. The study may share aggregated or de-identified datasets with third parties for academic review, cross-referencing with architectural models, or for independent methodological validation. Third-party processors used for secure storage or file transfer are chosen for compliance with applicable data protection standards and are engaged under contractual terms that restrict their processing to the purposes specified by the study. Where a request for data involves external collaboration, provenance metadata and any contractual constraints are included with shared datasets. Data will be disclosed to public authorities only where legally required; such disclosures are limited to the minimum information necessary to satisfy the legal obligation. When sharing is contemplated for research collaboration, appropriate agreements addressing confidentiality and permitted uses are executed before transfer.
Security and user rights
Technical and organisational measures are applied to protect stored data from unauthorised access, disclosure, or misuse. Measures include access controls, encrypted storage for provenance records, and administrative policies governing dataset handling. While the study aims to maintain reasonable safeguards, no storage system is entirely risk-free; the study therefore documents provenance and retention practices to enable audit and controlled deletion. Users whose personal data is processed may request access, correction, deletion, or restriction of processing. Requests should be made using the contact methods below and will be handled in accordance with applicable legal standards. Where a request concerns a dataset shared with third parties, the response will indicate whether the study retains a copy and will describe steps to limit further dissemination where feasible.
Cookies and interface preferences
The website uses minimal, non-identifying cookies to record user interface preferences—principally the cookie consent choice and any preferences that improve navigational experience. These cookies do not track behavioural advertising and are not used to profile users. The cookie consent banner presents accept and reject choices; rejecting non-essential cookies prevents storage of interface-preference cookies where technically feasible. Users may clear stored cookies through their browser settings. For details of cookie names and retention durations, contact the study administration using the address below. The cookie mechanism is implemented to be unobtrusive and to preserve accessibility and keyboard navigation for all users.
Contact, complaints, and updates
For enquiries about this Privacy Policy, to request data access, or to exercise rights relating to personal data, contact: LuqahPower Research Ltd., 12 Bridge Road, Cambridge, CB2 3QN, United Kingdom; phone +44 1223 456789; email [email protected]. Complaints about data handling can be submitted to the contact address above; the study administration will acknowledge and respond to valid complaints with procedural guidance. This policy is reviewed periodically to reflect changes in law, research practice, and data-handling procedures; the effective date of the most recent revision is recorded in the document metadata. Users are encouraged to check this page for updates. For terms governing access to site materials and study outputs, see the Terms of Service linked at the footer of the site.