Introduction

Welcome to the Abertay University privacy notice.

The policy sets out the principles and legal conditions the University must satisfy when obtaining, handling, processing, transporting or storing Personal Data in the course of our operations and activities, including student, research, and employee data. It is written to comply with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation ((EU) 2016/679) (GDPR).

About this Policy

The University is committed to compliance with the relevant laws in respect of Personal Data, and to protection of the rights of individuals whose information is processed by the University. This Policy sets out how the University (”we”, “our”, “us”, “the University”) handle the Personal Data of our employees, workers, students and other third parties.

This Policy applies to all Personal Data we Process regardless of the media and location on which that data is stored or whether it relates to past or present employees, workers,
customers, students or supplier contacts or any other Data Subject.

This Policy applies to all University Personnel and students (”you”, “your”). You must read, understand and comply with this Policy when Processing Personal Data on our behalf. This Policy sets out what we expect from you in order for the University to comply with applicable law. Your compliance with this Policy is mandatory. Related Policies are available to help you interpret and act in accordance with this Privacy Standard. You must also comply with all such Related Policies. Any breach of this Policy may result in disciplinary action. Staff/students may also incur criminal liability if they knowingly or recklessly obtain and/or disclose Personal Data in breach of legal requirements i.e. for their own purposes, which are outside the legitimate purposes of the University.

This website is not intended for children and we do not knowingly collect data relating to children on this website. However, where Abertay University processes personal data of children in its business operations, we ensure that appropriate safeguards and consents are obtained from parents or caregivers as applicable. You may contact dataprotectionofficer@abertay.ac.uk for further information about this.

It is important that you read this privacy notice together with any other privacy notice or fair processing notice we may provide on specific occasions when we are collecting or processing personal data about you so that you are fully aware of how and why we are using your data.

This privacy notice supplements the other notices and does not replace them.

We at Studyportals respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.

Information We Collect

When you visit our website or use our services, we may collect personal information that you provide to us, such as your name, email address, phone number, and billing information. We may also collect information about your device, browser type, IP address, and other technical information.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Respond to your inquiries and requests
• Communicate with you about our products and services
• Detect and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

We may also use your information in aggregated or anonymized form for research and analytical purposes.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal information with:

• Service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as, customer support and marketing agencies
• Third-party partners who offer products or services that we believe may be of interest to you
• Law enforcement or other government authorities as required by law or to protect our legal rights

We may also disclose your information in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our business.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your activities on our website and to provide a personalized experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, update, and delete your personal information that we have collected, subject to certain exceptions. You can also opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on our website and indicate the effective date. Your continued use of our website or services after the effective date constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy policy or practices, please contact us at GDPR@studyportals.com.