Privacy Policy
The information we collect about you, our security agreement and your rights.
The University of Edinburgh (the “University”, “us” or “we”) is committed to preserving your privacy. Please read the following privacy policy to understand how we use and protect the information obtained from those visiting and using the cafe-bio.org website (the “website”) which is provided by the University.
By using the University’s website you consent to the collection, retention and use of your personal information in accordance with the terms of this policy.
Information we collect
Personal details (such as your name, contact details and email address) which you provide by registering with us, making an application to the Doctoral Network or submitting an enquiry via the website.
How you use the website and any other information you post, email or otherwise send to us.
How we use the information we collect
Any information provided on the application form, including attachments, will be shared with the Recruitment Panel and relevant members of the Supervisory Board for the purpose of assessing the application, shortlisting, interviewing and making offers. On acceptance of an offer, this information will be transmitted to the relevant administrative office at the host institution to initiate enrolment on a PhD programme. The University of Edinburgh is the Data Controller for the application process.
Anonymous website usage statistics may be used for performance monitoring and optimisation.
Any other information provided to us voluntarily will be used only for the purpose of fulfilling a request you have made of us (e.g., responding to an enquiry).
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of the website. A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that is stored on your device.
The cookies set may obtain information about you, your computer, your use of our website and your general internet usage.
IP addresses
We may collect information where available about your IP address, operating system and browser type. This is data about users' browsing actions and patterns. It is used to inform improvements to the website, for system administration, and to report aggregate information to third parties.
Security
We employ security measures to protect your information from access by unauthorised persons and against unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction or damage.
Unfortunately, the transmission of information via the internet is never completely secure. Although we will do our best to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee the security of your personal or other data transmitted to our website. Any transmission is at your own risk.
Once we have received your information, we will use strict procedures and security features to prevent unauthorised access.
Your rights
You have the right to ask for a copy of the information held by us in our records in return for which we charge a small fee of £10.00. Please see below for information on how to make an enquiry.
If any information held by us is incorrect, you have the right to ask for this to be corrected and updated. Please help us keep our records updated by informing us of any changes to your email address and other contact details.
You have the right to ask us not to process your personal data for marketing purposes. We will usually inform you (before collecting your personal data) if we intend to use your personal data for such purposes or if we intend to disclose your information to any third party for such purposes.
You can exercise your right to prevent such processing by checking certain boxes on the forms we use to collect your personal data. You can also exercise the right at any time by contacting us.
Third party websites
The website contains links to and from the websites of third parties. If you follow a link to any of these websites, please note that these websites have their own privacy policies and that we do not accept any responsibility or liability for these policies.
Please check these policies before you submit any personal data to these third party websites.
Changes to our privacy policy
We may amend this policy from time to time. If we make any substantial changes we will notify you by posting a prominent notice on the website.
Make an enquiry
Please see our Freedom of Information page about making an enquiry.