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Last updated: 22 December 2025

Renaissance Research Centre (“we”, “our”, “us”) is a migrant-led consultancy and training organisation advancing migrant justice in Europe. We dismantle systemic racism in migration, health, and integration systems through evidence, policy, and radical collaboration.

We are committed to protecting your privacy, dignity, and data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information in line with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and principles of data justice.

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1. Who We Are

Organisation name: Renaissance Research Centre 
Nature of work: Consultancy, research, training, and policy work for migrant justice
Geographic focus: Europe
Contact email: info@rrcentre.eu
Registered address: Limerick, Ireland

2. Our Approach to Data Justice

We recognise that data collection and misuse can disproportionately harm migrants and racialised communities. Therefore, we commit to:

• Collecting only what is necessary

• Using data ethically and transparently

• Never sharing data with immigration enforcement or surveillance bodies

• Centering consent, care, and accountability in all data practices

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

a) Information You Provide Directly

• Name, email address, organisation, role

• Information shared when:

  • Contacting us

  • Registering for training, workshops, or events

  • Participating in research, consultations, or evaluations

  • Subscribing to newsletters or updates

b) Research & Participation Data

Depending on the project, this may include:

• Professional experiences

• Lived experience narratives

• Feedback, surveys, interviews, or focus group contributions

Sensitive data (e.g. race, ethnicity, migration status, health) is collected only when necessary, with explicit consent, and handled with heightened protections.

c) Website Data

• IP address (anonymised where possible)

• Browser type and usage data via cookies or analytics (see Section 9)

4. How We Use Your Information

We use personal data to:

• Deliver consultancy, training, and research services

• Conduct ethical, anti-racist research and policy analysis

• Communicate with participants, partners, and clients

• Improve our programmes and organisational learning

• Meet legal, contractual, and funding obligations

We do not use data for profiling, automated decision-making, or discriminatory purposes.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process personal data based on:

• Consent (especially for research and sensitive data)

• Contractual necessity (service delivery)

• Legitimate interest (organisational operations aligned with our mission)

• Legal obligation (where required)

You may withdraw consent at any time without penalty.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell or trade personal data.

Data may be shared only:

• With trusted collaborators or service providers (e.g. evaluators, IT services) under strict data protection agreements

• In anonymised or aggregated form for research, reporting, or advocacy

• When legally required (we will challenge harmful or unjust requests where possible)

We will never share data with:

• Immigration enforcement agencies

• Surveillance bodies

• Entities that use data in racist, exclusionary, or harmful ways

7. Data Storage & Security

We take strong measures to protect your data, including:

• Secure, password-protected systems

• Limited access on a need-to-know basis

• Encrypted storage where possible

• Regular review of data retention and security practices

Data is stored only for as long as necessary for its intended purpose.

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

• Restrict or object to processing

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Request data portability

• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at: [Insert contact email]

9. Cookies & Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and understand usage.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

We aim to use privacy-respecting analytics and avoid unnecessary tracking.

10. Research Ethics

All research conducted by Renaissance Research Centre follows principles of:

• Informed consent

• Confidentiality and anonymity

• Do-no-harm

• Accountability to migrant and racialised communities

Participants will always receive clear information about how their data will be used.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, organisational, or ethical changes.
The latest version will always be available on our website.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding your data or this policy, please contact:

Renaissance Research Centre 
Email: info@rrcentre.eu
Subject line: Privacy & Data Protection

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