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Website Terms and Conditions

Welcome to the website of the Institute of Group Analysis (IGA). These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website at www.groupanalysis.org and form a legally binding agreement between you and the Institute of Group Analysis. By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our website.

1. Definitions and Interpretation

"IGA," "we," "us," "our" refers to The Institute of Group Analysis, a charity registered in England and Wales (280942) and Scotland (SC040468), and a company registered in England and Wales (01499655).
"Website" refers to www.groupanalysis.org and all sub-domains.
"User," "you," "your" refers to any person accessing or using the Website.

2. Your Use of the Website The content of the pages of this Website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice. Your use of any information or materials on this Website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services, or information available through this Website meet your specific requirements.

3. Intellectual Property This Website and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by IGA, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by UK and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

You are prohibited from reproducing, distributing, modifying, creating derivative works of, publicly displaying, publicly performing, republishing, downloading, storing, or transmitting any of the material on our Website, except as follows:

Your computer may temporarily store copies of such materials in RAM incidental to your accessing and viewing those materials.
You may store files that are automatically cached by your web browser for display enhancement purposes.

4. Disclaimer of Warranties The information and materials on this Website are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. IGA does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this Website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors, and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.

5. Limitation of Liability To the maximum extent permitted by law, IGA and its directors, employees, and agents will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to, loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

Your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the Website.
Any conduct or content of any third party on the Website.
Any content obtained from the Website.
Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage.

6. Links to Other Websites This Website may include links to other websites which are not under the control of IGA. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s), and we have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s).

7. Changes to the Terms We reserve the right to revise and update these Terms and Conditions from time to time in our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when we post them and apply to all access to and use of the Website thereafter. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms and Conditions means that you accept and agree to the changes.

8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction Your use of this Website and any dispute arising out of such use is subject to the laws of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, or related to, these Terms and Conditions or the Website shall be instituted exclusively in the courts of England and Wales.

9. Contact Information If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

Institute of Group Analysis
Address: 1 Daleham Gardens, London, NW3 5BY
Email: iga@groupanalysis-uk.co.uk
Website: www.groupanalysis.org

Privacy Policy

The Institute of Group Analysis (IGA) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Data Controller The Institute of Group Analysis (IGA) is the data controller responsible for your personal data. Our contact details are:

Address: 1 Daleham Gardens, London, NW3 5BY
Email: iga@groupanalysis-uk.co.uk
Telephone: 020 7431 2693
Website: www.groupanalysis.org

2. Information We Collect We may collect and process various types of personal data, including:

Identity Data: Name, title, and contact details.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, time zone setting, and operating system.
Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, products, and services.
Marketing and Communications Data: Your preferences for receiving marketing from us.

3. How We Collect Your Data We collect data through various methods:

Direct Interactions: When you fill in forms on our website, email us, or contact us by post or phone.
Automated Technologies: As you interact with our website, we may automatically collect Technical and Usage Data using cookies and similar technologies.

4. How We Use Your Data We will only use your personal data when the law allows us to. We use your data for the following purposes:

To operate and maintain our website.
To manage our relationship with you, including notifying you about changes to our terms or privacy policy.
To send you newsletters, updates, or marketing communications, where you have provided consent.
To improve our website and services.

5. Lawful Basis for Processing We rely on the following lawful bases for processing your data under GDPR:

Consent: Where you have explicitly given us permission to process your data for a specific purpose (e.g., subscribing to a newsletter).
Legitimate Interest: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided your rights do not override those interests (e.g., improving our services).

Legal Obligation: Where we need to comply with a legal or regulatory obligation.

6. Your Legal Rights under GDPR You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

The right to be informed about how your data is used.
The right of access to your personal data.
The right to rectification of inaccurate data.
The right to erasure (the "right to be forgotten").
The right to restrict processing.
The right to data portability.
The right to object to certain types of processing.
Rights in relation to automated decision-making and profiling.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided above.

7. Data Security We have implemented appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorized way. We limit access to your data to employees and third parties who have a business need to know. They will only process your personal data on our instructions and are subject to a duty of confidentiality.

8. Third-Party Links Our website may include links to third-party websites. Clicking on those links may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy statements.

9. Complaints If you have any concerns about our use of your personal information, you can make a complaint to us directly. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK's supervisory authority for data protection issues, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

ICO website: https://www.ico.org.uk

Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are and how the Institute of Group Analysis (IGA) uses them on our website, www.groupanalysis.org. It also explains your choices regarding cookies.

1. What are Cookies? Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) by a website you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners. Cookies allow the website to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time.

2. How We Use Cookies We use cookies for various purposes, including:

Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for you to browse the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, the website would not function correctly.
Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often and if you encounter any error messages. This data is aggregated and anonymous, and we use it to improve how our website works.
Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
Targeting/Marketing Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver more relevant advertisements to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign.

3. Your Consent and Choices Under UK law, we must obtain your consent to set cookies on your device, except for those that are strictly necessary for the operation of the website. You can accept or decline cookies.

You can manage your cookie preferences directly in your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

View and delete cookies.
Block third-party cookies.
Block cookies from specific websites.
Block all cookies from being set.

Please be aware that if you choose to block all cookies, some parts of our website may not function correctly.

4. Third-Party Cookies In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website, deliver advertisements, and so on. For example, we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors engage with our site.

5. Contact Information If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Institute of Group Analysis
Address: 1 Daleham Gardens, London, NW3 5BY
Email: iga@groupanalysis-uk.co.uk

Disclaimer

The information provided by the Institute of Group Analysis (IGA) on its website, www.groupanalysis.org, is for general informational purposes only. All information on the site is provided in good faith; however, we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the site.

1. Not Professional Advice The information on this website is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, professional advice. The content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for qualified professional counsel or consultation with a professional in any field. The IGA is not liable for any actions you take based on the information provided on this website.

2. External Links Disclaimer The Website may contain (or you may be sent through the Website) links to other websites or content belonging to or originating from third parties. Such external links are not investigated, monitored, or checked for accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness by us. We do not warrant, endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of any information offered by third-party websites linked through the site.

3. Limitation of Liability To the fullest extent permitted by law, the IGA, its directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from your use of this Website or reliance on any information contained herein. This includes, without limitation, direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages.

4. Errors and Omissions Disclaimer While we have made every attempt to ensure that the information contained in this site has been obtained from reliable sources, the IGA is not responsible for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from the use of this information. All information in this site is provided with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, timeliness, or of the results obtained from the use of this information.

5. Fair Use Disclaimer The IGA's website may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. If you wish to use copyrighted material from this site for your own purposes that go beyond "fair use," you must obtain permission from the copyright owner.

6. Views Expressed Disclaimer The website may contain the views and opinions of the authors and does not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any other author, agency, organization, employer, or company, including the IGA.