Alfred Anate Bodurin Mayaki ("I", "me", "my") operates the AM-Global™ website and the MSc Dissertation Survey application ("the Application"). This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit the website and use the survey application.
Primary Purpose: The Application is designed to collect research data for an MSc dissertation project on neurodiversity in recruitment, supervised by Dr. Nicola J. Bowman at The Open University.
When you sign in using Google, I collect:
I do NOT request or store your Google password. Google handles all authentication securely. I only receive a verification token confirming your identity.
When you submit the survey, I collect your responses to 7 questions about:
I automatically collect:
I use your Google Account ID to ensure each person completes the survey only once. This prevents spam and helps maintain data quality for research purposes.
I may use your information to troubleshoot technical issues, respond to support requests, and improve the survey application.
Your survey responses are stored in two secure locations:
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Survey Responses | 3-5 years (for research & compliance) |
| Submission Tracking (Firestore) | 1-2 years (for duplicate prevention) |
| Audit Logs | 1 year |
Once the retention period expires, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized. If you request deletion earlier, I will comply (see Section 6 - Your Rights).
If you are in the European Union, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
You have the right to request a copy of all personal data I hold about you. I will provide this in a clear, portable format within 30 days.
If your personal information is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request correction. Note: You cannot edit survey responses, but you can provide corrections about your account information.
You have the right to request deletion of your data, subject to certain exceptions:
You have the right to request your data in a portable, machine-readable format (e.g., CSV, JSON) to transfer to another service.
You can request that I limit how I use your data while I verify its accuracy or assess your rights.
You can object to my processing your data for research purposes. However, this may prevent your participation in the survey.
If you believe I have violated your rights, you can lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority (e.g., ICO in the UK).
I use the following Google services:
Google is a GDPR-compliant data processor. They have signed Data Processing Agreements covering appropriate safeguards for your data.
I do NOT share your data with any other third-party services, vendors, or marketing partners.
This website may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the site. This is optional and requires your consent.
When you first visit this site, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:
When you sign in via Google OAuth, Google sets temporary session cookies. These are managed by Google and deleted when you logout or close your browser.
Name: Alfred Anate Bodurin Mayaki
Email: info@alfredmayaki.me
Institution: The Open University
Supervisor: Dr. Nicola J. Bowman
For data subject requests (access, deletion, etc.), please include:
• Your request type (e.g., "Right to Access", "Right to Erasure")
• Your Google Account email address
• Proof of identity (if required)
For general data protection inquiries, you can contact The Open University's Data Protection Officer through the main university website.
If you believe I have violated your rights, you can lodge a complaint with:
I may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. I will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date above.
Your continued use of the Application following changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.