Privacy Policy – PHARMAnetwork
PHARMAnetwork Limited understands the importance of protecting the confidentiality and security of personal data provided through its website, digital magazine and applications.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR).
1. Data Controller
PHARMAnetwork Limited is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
Registered office:
Becket House C/O Ccfgb
1 Lambeth Palace Road
London, SE1 7EU
United Kingdom
Company number: 10807134
Contact: info@pharmanetwork.com
2. Why We Process Your Personal Data
Publishing Services
- Providing access to digital publications and content
- Managing subscriptions and user accounts
- Delivering cross-platform publishing services
Marketing Services
- Sending newsletters, updates and industry information
- Informing you about publications, services or events
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the following legal bases:
- Contractual necessity, to provide publishing services or respond to requests.
- Legal obligation, to comply with applicable laws.
- Consent, for marketing communications where required.
- Legitimate interest, where appropriate and provided your rights and freedoms are not overridden.
4. Marketing and Opt-Out
You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
Opting out will not affect access to core services where applicable.
5. Data Sharing
We may share your data with:
- trusted service providers, including hosting, analytics and distribution providers;
- professional advisors, including legal and accounting advisors;
- authorities where required by law.
All third parties are contractually bound to process data securely, comply with UK and EU data protection laws, and act only on our instructions.
We do not sell personal data.
6. International Data Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside the United Kingdom or the European Economic Area, we ensure appropriate safeguards, including adequacy decisions, Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), or the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF) where applicable.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for contractual obligations, legal requirements and legitimate business purposes.
Retention periods are defined internally based on these criteria.
8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR and EU GDPR, you have the right to:
- access your personal data;
- request correction;
- request erasure;
- restrict processing;
- object to processing;
- data portability.
To exercise your rights, contact: info@pharmanetwork.com
9. Complaints
If you are not satisfied with how we process your data, you may contact the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local EU supervisory authority where applicable.
10. Automated Decision-Making
We do not carry out automated decision-making or profiling.
11. Data We Collect
General Usage Data
We collect aggregated data such as page visits, usage patterns and content interaction. This data is anonymised and used to improve services.
Device Information
We may collect limited device identifiers, where permitted, in a pseudonymised or anonymised manner for subscription management and service optimisation.
Application Data
Where applicable, account identifiers may be used strictly for subscription validation and purchase restoration. These are not used for marketing or profiling.
12. Cookies
We use cookies in compliance with UK and EU regulations. Strictly necessary cookies may be used without consent. All other cookies require prior user consent.
Cookies may be used for analytics, performance and audience measurement. You can manage your preferences via our cookie banner.
13. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures, including secure servers, firewalls and access controls.
14. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to read the privacy notice of every website you visit.
15. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.
Last updated: 20 April 2026
16. Data Accuracy
Please ensure that the personal data you provide is accurate and kept up to date.
