Last updated: May 29, 2026
The Society for Emerging Markets Research (“SEMR”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is an academic society co-founded by Prof. Jaideep Prabhu (University of Cambridge) and Prof. Teck Ming Tan (University of Oulu). This policy explains what information we collect through our member platform at semr.detrustlab.org, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the minimum information necessary to provide the membership experience:
- Name and email address — Used for account registration and communication.
- Institutional affiliation — Your university or organisation, used for member directory and networking.
- Profile information — Optional details you provide in your member profile (bio, research interests, photo).
- Forum and group activity — Posts, comments, and interactions within SEMR community features.
- Event participation — Registration and attendance records for SEMR seminars and events.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used solely to:
- Authenticate your identity and manage your membership account
- Enable member networking and community features
- Send notifications about SEMR events, seminars, and announcements
- Maintain the member directory for academic networking
- Improve the platform experience through aggregated, anonymised usage patterns
3. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely on our hosting infrastructure provided by Hostinger. All data is transmitted over encrypted HTTPS connections. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, or destruction.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Hostinger — Web hosting provider
- Cloudflare — DNS and content delivery
- WordPress — Content management platform
We do not use advertising networks, analytics trackers, or sell your data to third parties.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties. Your data may only be disclosed if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
6. Your Rights
Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access your data — Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectify your data — Update or correct inaccurate information via your profile or by contacting us.
- Delete your data — Request deletion of your account and all associated data.
- Export your data — Request a portable copy of your data.
- Withdraw consent — You may withdraw consent for data processing at any time by contacting us.
7. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your membership is active. If you request account deletion, all personal data will be removed within 30 days. Anonymised, aggregated data may be retained for research and improvement purposes.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Data Controller: Society for Emerging Markets Research (SEMR)