Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 2026
1. Who We Are
Ogilvie Geoscience Limited ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your personal data. We are registered in Scotland (Company Number: SC547148) with our registered office at Blenheim Place, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB25 2DN. For data protection inquiries, you can contact us at info@ogilviegeoscience.com.
2. Information We Collect
When you visit www.ogilviegeoscience.com, download field guides, or get in touch regarding geotours and field trips, we may collect:
Contact Information: Your name and email address when you email us directly or submit a contact form.
Usage & Technical Data: Basic analytics data collected automatically by our website host (Squarespace), such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited.
Cookies: Small text files placed on your device to ensure the site functions properly and to understand visitor traffic. (Note: Delete or adjust if you have disabled non-essential cookies).
3. How and Why We Use Your Information
Under UK GDPR, we process your data under the lawful bases of consent and legitimate interests to:
Respond to your questions about geology articles, field guides, or upcoming field trips.
Improve our website content and ensure our site remains secure and functional.
4. Data Sharing and Storage
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Your data is only shared with trusted service providers necessary to run our website—specifically Squarespace (our website hosting and analytics provider). We retain personal correspondence only for as long as necessary to fulfill your inquiry.
5. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate information or deletion of your data.
Object to or restrict how we process your information.
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you believe your data rights have been infringed.