Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

This website is operated by Dr Stuart Carmichael, an independent construction delay and dispute expert providing advisory, expert witness and dispute-related services internationally.

For privacy or data protection queries, please contact:

stuart@4sight.international

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2. Information we may collect

We may collect and process personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• your name;

• email address;

• telephone number, if provided;

• company or organisation details, if provided;

• information submitted through the contact form;

• information contained in email correspondence; and

• information provided in relation to a potential or ongoing professional engagement.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data through this website. If sensitive or confidential information is provided voluntarily, it will be handled carefully and only used for the purpose for which it was provided.

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3. How we use your information

Personal information may be used for the following purposes:

• responding to enquiries;

• considering potential professional appointments;

• communicating in relation to advisory, expert or dispute-related services;

• maintaining professional and business records;

• conflict checking, where appropriate;

• complying with legal, regulatory, professional or contractual obligations; and

• protecting legitimate professional and business interests.

Your personal information will not be sold or used for unrelated marketing purposes.

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4. Confidentiality of project and dispute information

Information concerning projects, disputes, claims, contracts, parties, instructions, appointments or potential appointments will be treated as confidential.

Such information will only be used for the purpose of considering, discussing or performing professional services, unless disclosure is required by law, by a court, tribunal, arbitral body, regulator or other competent authority, or is otherwise agreed with you.

Where it is necessary to share information with lawyers, experts, consultants, advisers or other professional parties, this will be done only where appropriate and subject to suitable confidentiality expectations or arrangements.

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5. Legal basis for processing

Depending on the applicable jurisdiction, personal information may be processed on one or more of the following bases:

• your consent;

• responding to an enquiry or taking steps before entering into a professional engagement;

• performing a contract or professional appointment;

• complying with legal or regulatory obligations;

• legitimate professional or business interests; and

• the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.

This policy is intended to reflect an international professional practice and is not limited to one jurisdiction. Where applicable, processing will be carried out in accordance with relevant data protection laws, including those that may apply in the United Kingdom, European Union, the United Arab Emirates and other relevant jurisdictions.

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6. Sharing of information

Personal information and confidential information will not be sold.

Information may be shared only where reasonably necessary, including with:

• legal advisers;

• professional experts or consultants;

• clients or instructing parties, where relevant;

• courts, tribunals, arbitral bodies or dispute boards;

• regulators or public authorities, where required;

• website, email, hosting, IT or professional service providers; and

• other parties where you have agreed to the disclosure.

Any such sharing will be limited to what is necessary and appropriate in the circumstances.

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7. International transfers

As services are provided internationally, personal information and professional correspondence may be processed or transferred across jurisdictions.

Where this occurs, reasonable steps will be taken to ensure that personal information and confidential information are handled securely and appropriately.

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8. Data retention

Personal information will be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including:

• responding to enquiries;

• maintaining professional records;

• fulfilling contractual or professional obligations;

• complying with legal, regulatory or tax requirements; and

• protecting legal or professional interests.

Where information is no longer required, it will be deleted, anonymised or securely retained in accordance with applicable obligations.

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9. Data security

Reasonable technical and organisational measures are used to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.

However, no website, email system or online form can be guaranteed to be completely secure. For this reason, highly confidential documents should not be submitted through the website contact form unless secure arrangements have first been agreed.

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10. Your rights

Depending on the laws applicable to you, you may have rights in relation to your personal information, including the right to:

• request access to your personal information;

• request correction of inaccurate information;

• request deletion of information, where appropriate;

• object to or restrict certain processing;

• withdraw consent, where processing is based on consent; and

• raise a concern with a relevant data protection authority.

Requests should be sent to:

stuart@4sight.international

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11. Cookies and website services

This website may use cookies or similar technologies for basic website functionality, security, performance, analytics or user experience.

Third-party services, including website hosting, form processing, analytics or email services, may process limited technical information as part of operating this website.

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12. External links

This website may contain links to external websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to external websites, and no responsibility is accepted for their privacy practices or content.

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13. Updates to this policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page.

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14. Contact

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or how personal information is handled, please contact:

Dr Stuart Carmichael
Email: stuart@4sight.international