Privacy Policy

Who we are

This website is operated by The Black Archive Research, a historical evidence consultancy based in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. Our website address is theblackarchiveresearch.com. You can contact us at enquiries@theblackarchiveresearch.com.

What data we collect

When you submit an enquiry through our contact form, we collect the following information:

• Your organisation or institution name
• The nature of your enquiry
• A description of the historical subject, claim or period you need examined
• Your contact email address

We do not collect any additional personal data unless you choose to provide it in your message. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising networks, or analytics tools that collect personal data.

Why we collect it

We collect enquiry data solely to respond to your professional research request. The lawful basis for processing this data under UK GDPR is legitimate interests — specifically, to assess and respond to potential commissioned research engagements. We do not use your data for marketing, profiling or any purpose beyond responding to your enquiry.

How we store and protect it

Enquiry data is transmitted via encrypted connection (HTTPS) and delivered to a secure email inbox at enquiries@theblackarchiveresearch.com. Email is handled via Brevo (Sendinblue), a GDPR-compliant transactional email provider. We do not store your enquiry data in a database beyond what is retained in email correspondence. We do not share your data with third parties except as required by law.

How long we keep it

If your enquiry does not result in a commissioned engagement, your data will be deleted from our correspondence within 12 months of your initial contact. If a research engagement proceeds, relevant correspondence will be retained for the duration of the project and for up to 6 years thereafter in accordance with standard UK business record-keeping practice.

Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to processing of your data
• Request restriction of processing

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at enquiries@theblackarchiveresearch.com. We will respond within 30 days. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Cookies

This website uses only essential technical cookies set by WordPress to maintain basic site functionality. We do not use advertising, tracking or analytics cookies. No cookie consent banner is required as no non-essential cookies are set.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of this site constitutes acceptance of the current policy.

Contact for data enquiries:
The Black Archive Research
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
enquiries@theblackarchiveresearch.com