Antibiotic Policy Group
 Last updated: 19th November 2025

1. Introduction

The Antibiotic Policy Group (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you use our website.

By continuing to use this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information we collect

2.1 Information you provide voluntarily

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Complete a contact or enquiry form
  • Subscribe to newsletters or mailing lists
  • Register for events, webinars, or updates
  • Participate in surveys or provide feedback

This may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Professional role or organisation
  • Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Information collected automatically

When you visit the website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited, interactions, and time spent on the site
  • Cookies or similar tracking technologies

This data helps us understand how our website is used and improve its performance.

3. How we use your information

We may use your personal information to:

  • Respond to enquiries or requests
  • Send newsletters, updates, or relevant communications
  • Manage event registrations and participation
  • Improve site content, functionality, and user experience
  • Maintain website security and prevent misuse
  • Conduct research or analysis related to antimicrobial stewardship and policy development

We only process personal data when there is a lawful basis for doing so.

4. Sharing your information

We do not sell your personal data.
We may share your information with:

  • Website hosting or IT service providers
  • Email or communication service providers
  • Event management platforms
  • Partners or collaborators when necessary for joint projects (with appropriate safeguards)
  • Regulatory or legal authorities when required by law

All third parties handling your data must comply with relevant data-protection obligations.

5. Cookies and tracking technologies

Our website does not use cookies.

6. Data security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, or loss. However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data retention

We keep personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. After that, the information will be securely deleted or anonymised.

8. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • Access to the information we hold about you
  • Correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict or object to certain types of data processing
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

9. Third-party links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. You should review their privacy policies separately.

10. Changes to this privacy policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of the website following updates indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact us

If you have questions or wish to exercise your data-protection rights, you can contact us at:

Address:
Antibiotic Policy Group

City St George’s University of London

Cranmer Terrace

London SW17 0RE

Tel: +44 (0) 20 8725 2316