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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 13 May 2026
Company: Sekason Research Limited
Location: London, United Kingdom

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1. Introduction

 

Sekason Research Limited (“Sekason Research”, “Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in accordance with the applicable data protection laws of the United Kingdom and the European Union, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (“UK GDPR”), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“EU GDPR”), the Data Protection Act 2018, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (“PECR”), and other applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

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This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, store, disclose, and protect personal information when you:

  • Visit our website;

  • Purchase research reports or intelligence services;

  • Request custom research or tailored analytical reports;

  • Subscribe to newsletters or updates;

  • Communicate with our team;

  • Use our digital platforms, forms, or services.

By using our website or services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

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2. About Sekason Research Limited

 

Company Registration Number: 14339910

Sekason Research Limited is a UK-based research intelligence and analytical services company specializing in:

  • Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) intelligence;

  • EU and UK carbon compliance research;

  • Predictive trade and regulatory analytics;

  • Supply chain and logistics intelligence;

  • ESG and sustainability intelligence;

  • Industry-specific market and policy reports;

  • Tailored institutional and enterprise research solutions.

     

3. Data Controller

Sekason Research Limited is registered in the United Kingdom under Company Registration Number 14339910.

For the purposes of UK GDPR and EU GDPR, Sekason Research Limited acts as the Data Controller for the personal data collected through this website and related services.

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Contact Information

Sekason Research Limited
London, United Kingdom
Email: contact@sekasonresearch.com
Website: https://www.sekasonresearch.com

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If required under applicable law, users may contact us regarding:

  • Data protection requests;

  • Access to personal data;

  • Data deletion requests;

  • Data correction requests;

  • Consent withdrawal;

  • Compliance concerns.

     

4. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data.

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4.1 Identity Information

  • Full name;

  • Company name;

  • Job title;

  • Professional affiliation.
     

4.2 Contact Information

  • Email address;

  • Telephone number;

  • Billing address;

  • Business address.
     

4.3 Transaction Information

  • Purchase history;

  • Ordered reports;

  • Billing details;

  • VAT-related information;

  • Payment confirmation records.
     

Payment card information is processed securely through third-party payment processors and is not stored directly on our systems unless explicitly stated.
 

4.4 Technical and Usage Information

  • IP address;

  • Browser type and version;

  • Device identifiers;

  • Operating system;

  • Referring URLs;

  • Website interaction data;

  • Cookies and analytics data.
     

4.5 Communication Information

  • Messages sent through forms or email;

  • Customer support interactions;

  • Consultation requests;

  • Research enquiry submissions.
     

4.6 Marketing and Preference Information

  • Newsletter subscriptions;

  • Marketing preferences;

  • Download activity;

  • Event registrations.

     

5. How We Collect Information

We collect personal information through:

  • Website contact forms;

  • Research enquiry forms;

  • Newsletter sign-ups;

  • Report purchases;

  • Cookies and analytics technologies;

  • Direct email communication;

  • Business correspondence;

  • Event registrations;

  • Customer support interactions.

We may also receive limited business-related data from publicly available professional sources where legally permitted.

 

6. Legal Bases for Processing

Under UK GDPR and EU GDPR, we rely on one or more of the following lawful bases.
 

6.1 Contractual Necessity

Processing required to:

  • Deliver purchased reports;

  • Provide research services;

  • Process transactions;

  • Respond to commercial enquiries.
     

6.2 Legitimate Interests

Processing necessary for:

  • Business development;

  • Service improvement;

  • Fraud prevention;

  • Website optimization;

  • Security monitoring;

  • Analytical and operational efficiency.
     

We ensure that such interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.
 

6.3 Consent

We rely on consent for:

  • Marketing communications;

  • Optional cookies;

  • Newsletter subscriptions;

  • Certain analytical technologies.
     

You may withdraw consent at any time.
 

6.4 Legal Obligations

We may process data to comply with:

  • Tax regulations;

  • Financial reporting requirements;

  • Regulatory obligations;

  • Law enforcement requests;

  • Applicable legal proceedings.

     

7. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

  • Deliver purchased reports and services;

  • Provide customized research intelligence;

  • Process payments and invoices;

  • Respond to enquiries;

  • Improve website functionality;

  • Conduct internal analytics;

  • Manage client relationships;

  • Send updates and industry insights;

  • Comply with legal obligations;

  • Protect against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access.
     

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

 

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use:

  • Essential cookies;

  • Performance cookies;

  • Analytics cookies;

  • Functional cookies;

  • Marketing cookies.
     

Cookies help us:

  • Improve website performance;

  • Understand visitor interactions;

  • Maintain security;

  • Enhance user experience.
     

Users may manage cookie preferences through browser settings or cookie consent banners.

Where required by law, non-essential cookies will only be activated after obtaining consent.

 

9. Analytics and Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers for:

  • Website hosting;

  • Payment processing;

  • Analytics;

  • Email communications;

  • Customer relationship management;

  • Security and fraud detection.
     

These providers process personal information only under contractual safeguards and only where necessary for service delivery.

Examples may include:

  • Payment gateways;

  • Cloud hosting providers;

  • Analytics providers;

  • Email marketing platforms.
     

Third-party providers are expected to comply with applicable data protection standards.

 

10. International Data Transfers

As a UK-based organization serving international clients, personal data may be processed or accessed outside the United Kingdom or European Economic Area (“EEA”).

Where international transfers occur, we implement appropriate safeguards, including:

  • UK International Data Transfer Agreements;

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (“SCCs”);

  • Adequacy decisions;

  • Contractual and organizational security controls.

     

11. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Fulfil contractual obligations;

  • Provide services;

  • Maintain business records;

  • Comply with legal obligations;

  • Resolve disputes;

  • Enforce agreements.
     

Retention periods may vary depending on:

  • Transaction type;

  • Legal requirements;

  • Regulatory obligations;

  • Operational necessity.
     

When personal data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted, anonymized, or archived in accordance with applicable laws.

 

12. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal data against:

  • Unauthorized access;

  • Disclosure;

  • Alteration;

  • Misuse;

  • Loss;

  • Destruction.
     

Security measures may include:

  • SSL encryption;

  • Access controls;

  • Secure hosting infrastructure;

  • Internal confidentiality controls;

  • Monitoring and threat detection.
     

Despite our efforts, no digital transmission or storage system can be guaranteed as completely secure.

 

13. Your Rights Under UK GDPR and EU GDPR

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data;

  • Correct inaccurate data;

  • Request deletion of your data;

  • Restrict processing;

  • Object to processing;

  • Withdraw consent;

  • Request data portability;

  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
     

Requests may be submitted via:

Email: contact@sekasonresearch.com

We may require identity verification before processing certain requests.

 

14. Marketing Communications

Where legally permitted, we may send:

  • Research updates;

  • Industry intelligence;

  • Regulatory alerts;

  • Promotional communications;

  • Newsletter content.
     

Users may unsubscribe at any time using:

  • The unsubscribe link in emails;

  • Direct communication with our team.
     

We will not send unsolicited marketing communications where consent is legally required and has not been obtained.

 

15. Automated Decision-Making

Sekason Research Limited does not currently use fully automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects on individuals.

If this changes, appropriate disclosures and legal safeguards will be implemented.

 

16. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for professionals, businesses, institutions, and adult users.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 16.

If we become aware that such data has been collected unintentionally, we will take reasonable steps to delete it promptly.

 

17. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services.

We are not responsible for:

  • External privacy practices;

  • Third-party content;

  • Third-party security standards.
     

Users should review the privacy policies of external websites before providing personal information.

 

18. Intellectual Property and Research Materials

Research reports, intelligence documents, analytics, databases, and proprietary methodologies provided by Sekason Research Limited are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, resale, or commercial exploitation of purchased reports without written permission may be prohibited.

 

19. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect:

  • Regulatory changes;

  • Operational updates;

  • Service enhancements;

  • Legal requirements.
     

Updated versions will be published on this page with a revised effective date.

Continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

 

20. Complaints and Supervisory

The privacy policy has been updated with the UK company registration number: 14339910.

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