Who will own my data once I submit it?
No personal data is collected or stored by the MDLS website. Usage data such as browser type, device type, IP address and time and date of visit are collected automatically when using the website to analyse site performance, for which we use Google Analytics. Users retain full rights over collection, access, retention, and deletion of their data at any time. For more information please see Google’s page Safeguarding your data.
Why do you need my information?
We use Google Analytics to record how the site is performing through visitor analysing visitor statistics. The information we get through these cookies is anonymised and we make no attempt to identify you or influence your experience of the site while you are visiting it.
What allows you to use my information?
The MDLS website does not use any of your personal data.
Who will my information be shared with?
Usage data is collected via Google Analytics anonymously and will not be shared beyond this.
Do I have to provide this information and what will happen if I don’t?
No, you do not have to provide this information. If you opt-out, we will not be able to see your anonymous usage data when reviewing how our site performs.
How long will you keep this data for and why?
Google Analytics retains usage data for 14 months. We use this data to monitor and improve the performance of the website.
How will my information be stored?
Google Analytics usage data will be stored within GA4.
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.
- Email: [email protected]
- 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.
- By email: [email protected]
- 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
- Website: ico.org.uk