Privacy Policy

Last updated: 4 November 2025

1. Who we are

The Griffith Institute is part of the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Oxford. Our website showcases our research, archives, and teaching resources.

Contact: griffith.institute@ames.ox.ac.uk
Postal address: The Griffith Institute, Bodleian Art, Archaeology and Ancient World Library, 1 St John Street, Oxford, OX1 2LG (United Kingdom).

The University of Oxford is the “data controller” for personal information collected through this site.

2. What information we collect

We may collect:

  • Basic analytics (page views, referring site, browser type) using privacy-friendly tools
  • Information you voluntarily provide, e.g. through email, newsletter sign-up, feedback forms, or event registration
  • Cookies essential for site functionality, e.g. remembering display preferences

We do not collect personal information for commercial use or share it with third parties for marketing.

3. How we use your information

Your data is used only to:

  • Improve website performance and content relevance
  • Respond to enquiries or feedback
  • Manage donations, subscriptions, or event participation

4. Legal basis for processing

Processing is based on:

  • Consent (when you opt in to communications or analytics)
  • Legitimate interest (ensuring website functionality and security)

5. How long we keep your data

We retain data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the stated purpose, then delete or anonymise it securely.

6. Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you can:

  • Request a copy of your data
  • Ask for corrections or deletion
  • Withdraw consent at any time

If you want to exercise any of the rights described above or are dissatisfied with the way we have used your information, you should contact data.protection@admin.ox.ac.uk. The same email address may be used to contact the University’s Data Protection Officer. 

7. Cookies

We use minimal cookies to ensure site functionality. Non-essential cookies (for analytics) are disabled by default unless you consent. 

8. External links

Our site contains links to other websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites.

9. Contact us

Questions about this policy may be directed to griffith.institute@ames.ox.ac.uk.
If you have concerns, you can contact the University’s Data Protection Officer at data.protection@admin.ox.ac.uk.