GDPR & Data Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 2025
The Institute for Governance & Markets (IGM) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all research participants, website visitors, and collaborators in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679 and applicable Irish and European data protection laws.
Who We Are
The Institute for Governance & Markets (IGM) is an independent research initiative focused on governance, ownership structures, and economic outcomes.
Our website address is: www.igmresearch.org
What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Contact information, such as name and email address, provided through inquiry forms or email correspondence.
Survey responses (anonymized unless explicit consent is provided).
Interview notes or recordings (with participant consent).
Technical data, such as IP address and browser type, collected for website functionality and analytics purposes.
How We Use Your Data
We process personal data solely for the following purposes:
To conduct research on governance, ownership models, and economic outcomes.
To communicate with research participants and respond to inquiries.
To manage research participation, consent records, and research-related communications.
To maintain website functionality, improve user experience, and ensure website security.
Data Sharing
IGM does not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties.
All data collected will be used exclusively for academic, analytical, and research purposes and will not be disclosed externally unless required by law.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.
Survey and interview data are anonymized as soon as possible and retained only in non-identifiable form for research purposes.
Your Data Protection Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data.
Objection: You can object to our processing of your personal data.
Data Portability: You can request that we transfer your personal data to another organization.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
privacy@igmresearch.org
Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding this policy or how your data is handled, you may contact:
The Institute for Governance & Markets (IGM)
Email: privacy@igmresearch.org