Last updated: February 2026

1. Who We Are

RedX Research Ltd is a private limited company registered in England and Wales (Company Number: 16987541). Our registered office is at Office 7434BE, Unit 3AB, 34-35 Hatton Garden, London, EC1N 8DX. We organise and administer in-person academic research programmes for students, held at the Royal Institution, 21 Albemarle Street, London, W1S 4BS.
 

For the purposes of data protection law, RedX Research Ltd is the data controller for the personal information we collect and process. If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, contact us at: hello@redxresearch.com

2. Who This Policy Applies To

This policy applies to:

• Students who participate in our programmes

• Parents or guardians acting on behalf of students

• Partner schools and their staff

3. What Personal Data We Collect

From students and parents/guardians:

• Full name

• Date of birth and age

• Contact details including email address and phone number

• Academic records and educational background relevant to programme eligibility

• Payment information processed in connection with programme fees

From partner schools:

• School name and contact details

• Names and contact details of relevant staff members

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as health information, ethnicity, or religious beliefs unless you voluntarily provide it and it is necessary for us to accommodate your needs during the programme.

4. How We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data:

• Directly from students, parents or guardians when registering interest or enrolling through a partner school

• From partner schools who refer students to our programmes

• Through correspondence by email, phone or in person

5. Why We Process Your Data and Our Legal Basis

​We process your personal data to administer programme enrolment and delivery, process payments, and communicate with students, parents and partner schools on the basis of contract performance. We process partner school contact data on the basis of our legitimate interests in operating our business. Where we are required to retain records for tax or legal purposes, we do so on the basis of legal obligation. We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling.

 

6. How We Share Your Data

We share personal data only where necessary:

• With programme professors, solely for the purpose of delivering the programme

• With the Royal Institution, where required to administer your attendance at their venue

• With payment processors, to facilitate fee collection

• With partner schools, to coordinate enrolment and attendance

• With legal or regulatory authorities, where required by law

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We do not share your data for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

7. International Transfers

Some of our professors are based in the United States. Where we share data with them for programme delivery purposes, we do so under appropriate safeguards in compliance with UK GDPR, including the use of standard contractual clauses.

8. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

• Programme enrolment and attendance records: 3 years after the programme date

• Payment records: 7 years, as required by HMRC

• School partnership records: duration of the relationship plus 2 years

• Marketing communications: until you unsubscribe or ask us to stop

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

• Request erasure of your data where we no longer have a lawful reason to hold it

• Object to processing based on legitimate interests

• Restrict processing in certain circumstances

• Data portability where processing is based on consent or contract

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@redxresearch.com. We will respond within 30 days. If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss or disclosure. Payment information is processed through secure third-party payment processors and we do not store card details.

11. Children's Data

Our programmes are designed for students under the age of 18. Where a student is under 18, we require consent from a parent or guardian before processing their personal data. If you believe we have collected data from a minor without appropriate consent, please contact us immediately at hello@redxresearch.com.

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12. Cookies

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your browser. When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner which allows you to manage your preferences.
 

We always set essential cookies, which are strictly necessary for the website to function.

These serve two purposes:

• To enhance your browsing experience on our website

• To remember selections or preferences you make during your visit

Essential cookies do not require your consent under UK GDPR and cannot be disabled through the cookie banner. You may also choose to accept or decline additional optional cookies by clicking “Customise my cookies” on the cookie banner. This allows you to select or unselect any non-essential cookies beyond those that are strictly necessary. You can also adjust or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be available on our website. Material changes will be communicated to partner schools and programme participants directly.

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