Privacy policy

We recognise the importance of personal privacy. This page explains how we collect and treat personal information on the Web. Our web servers automatically collect standard, anonymous information, like the IP address of your computer, the browser software used, the operating system, access times, pages visited.

The use of your personal information in the above ways is necessary for the legitimate interests of the University of Liverpool in operating and improving its Site, subdomains and satellites, analysing their use, and ensuring their security. 

Where you enter your personal information into a form provided via any of our websites for specified purpose, you will be advised how the information will be used (e.g. to send you newsletters or to enable your attendance at an event).

Who will control my data once I submit it via a form?

University of Liverpool 

Why do you need my information?  

We consider the processing of your personal information for the above purposes to be necessary for us to take steps with a view to creating a contractual relationship with you.

We may also process diversity, equity and inclusion data you have provided within your application. We will only process this type of data with your consent. This is done to review and improve our processes and may be shared with Liverpool City Region Combined Authority in an anonymised format to enable them to assess the impact of the funding they have provided to the University.

 

What allows you to use my information? 

We consider the processing of your personal information for the above purposes to be necessary for us to take steps with a view to creating a contractual relationship with you. 

We may also process diversity, equity and inclusion data you have provided within your application. We will only process this type of data with your consent. This is done to review and improve our processes and may be shared with Liverpool City Region Combined Authority in an anonymised format to enable them to assess the impact of the funding they have provided to the University.  

 

Who will my information be shared with if I submit an application to join one of your programmes or in applying for a small grant?

Your application and related materials will be shared with appropriate staff at the University and with our funder, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, as well as relevant core partners. Diversity, equity and inclusion data will be shared with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority in an anonymised format.

 

Do I have to provide this information and what will happen if I don’t?

If you don’t provide all the required information, it may affect your chances of a successful application.

 

How long will you keep this data for and why?  

Your data will be kept for the 4-year duration of the CHI-Zone Programme to enable us to provide evidence to our funder, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, on applicant backgrounds and interests, and to enable us to obtain further funding.

 

How will my information be stored?  

Information will be stored on University of Liverpool University managed systems. 

  

Will this information be used to take automated decisions about me?  

No. 

 

Will my data be transferred abroad and why?  

No. 

 

What rights do I have when it comes to my data?  

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation, you may have the following rights with regards to your personal data:  

  • The Right to subject access – you have the right to see a copy of the personal data that the University holds about you and find out what it is used for. 

  • The Right to rectification – you have the right to ask the University to correct or remove any inaccurate data that we hold about you. 

  • The Right to erasure (right to be forgotten) you have the right to ask the University to remove data that we hold about you.  

  • The Right to restriction – you have the right to ask for your information to be restricted (locked down) on University systems. 

  • The Right to data portability – you have the right to ask for your data to be transferred back to you or to a new provider at your request.  

  • The Right to object – you have the right to ask the University to stop using your personal data or to stop sending you marketing information, or complain about how your data is used. 

  • The Right to prevent automated decision making – you have the right to ask the University to stop using your data to make automated decisions about you or to stop profiling your behaviour (where applicable). 

 

Please note that not all rights apply in all situations. To find out more about your rights under the UK GDPR, please visit the Information Commissioner’s website.  

To request a copy of your data or ask questions about how it is used, contact the University Data Protection Officer. 

  • Post: Legal & Governance, University of Liverpool, Foundation Building, 765 Brownlow Hill, Liverpool L69 7ZX 

 

Who can I complain to if I am unhappy about how my data is used?  

You can complain directly to the Data Protection Team by writing to the University Data Protection Officer.  

  • Post: Legal & Governance, University of Liverpool, Foundation Building, 765 Brownlow Hill, Liverpool L69 7ZX 

 

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office using the following details:  

  • The Information Commissioner's Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF 

  • Telephone: 08456 30 60 60 or 01625 54 57 45