Privacy policy

  1. Who We Are
    This website is operated for the REVIVE study, managed by the University of Cape Town (UCT) in collaboration with the Population Health Research Institute (PHRI). Our website address is: https://revive-trial.org/.

    By using this site, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.

  1. Information We Collect
    • Personal Information: When voluntarily submitted, we may collect your name, email address, institutional affiliation, and contact details (e.g., via contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or speaker bios).
    • Cookies: We may use temporary cookies to support technical site functions. These contain no personal data and are deleted when you close your browser.
    • Embedded Content: Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves exactly as if you visited the other site and may collect data, use cookies, or track your interactions.
    • Technical Logs: We automatically collect non-identifiable technical data (e.g., IP address, browser type, time of access) for site administration and security.
  1. How We Use Your Information
    • To respond to inquiries or distribute newsletters.
    • To support site functionality (e.g., contact forms, speaker listings).
    • To detect spam and maintain site security.
    • To maintain logs for site administration and troubleshooting.
    • For legitimate academic, research governance, or administrative purposes, always under confidentiality.
  1. Who We Share Your Data With
    • We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.
    • Limited data may be shared with system administrators, technical partners, or academic collaborators where necessary, always under contracts, confidentiality agreements, or ethical research frameworks.
    • Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
  1. How Long We Retain Your Data
    • Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely, so that follow-up comments can be approved automatically.
    • Technical logs may be retained for security and audit purposes in line with applicable regulations.
  1. Your Rights & Choices
    You have the right to:

    • Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
    • Request correction or deletion of your data.
    • Request an exported copy of your data (e.g., comments, contact form submissions).
      These rights do not extend to data we are legally obliged to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes. To exercise your rights, please use the Contact Us details below.
  1. Security of Your Information
    We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information, including secure hosting, encryption, and restricted access. Security protocols are periodically reviewed to ensure ongoing protection.
  1. International Transfers
    Your data may be processed or stored outside your country of residence (e.g., in South Africa), always in compliance with applicable data protection laws and subject to appropriate safeguards.
  1. Policy Updates
    We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be communicated via prominent notices on the site or, where appropriate, by direct email.
  1. Contact Us
    For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

    REVIVE Study Team
    Email: REVIVEteam@uct.ac.za