Policy Statements

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• Information Liability
• Fair Processing Notice
• Privacy Policy
• Data Protection Queries
• Freedom of Information
• Copyright
• Information Systems and Acceptable Use Policy
• Notice & Takedown Policy

Information Liability

The University of Lincoln makes every possible effort to ensure that the information published on its website is accurate and up to date, but reserves the right to make amendments at any time and without prior notice.

The University provides hypertext links to third party websites not affiliated with the University for the convenience of users only. By linking to these websites the University of Lincoln in no way endorses the contents, views or information held on such sites.

To the fullest extent permitted by the law, the University of Lincoln nor any of its officers or employees shall be liable for any loss, additional costs or damage howsoever arising, suffered as a result of using the University's website or hyperlinks provided to third party websites.

Course information is correct at the time of publication. It is issued for the general guidance of students entering the University. To allow for flexibility in delivery of the course, and updates which take into account the changing nature of the course subject matter, the University reserves the right to withdraw or to make alterations to courses as necessary.

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Fair Processing Notice

General points on fair processing:

The points below relate to all data submitted to the University via our website:

• The University may use the data anonymously to monitor system efficiency or for statistical purposes.
• Unless otherwise stated, all information submitted via our website is held securely in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
• We will not pass your details to third parties, unless we are legally obliged or allowed to do so.

Additional points on fair processing:

Prospectus requests, open day bookings and requests for marketing information:

• We may use the information you provide to fulfil further requests for information and services, or to contact you with information that may be of interest to you.

• Your information will not be used for decision making with regard to applications to the University.

• If you are thinking of applying for course at the University we will send you important information. Should you wish to stop using our service please contact us at enquiries@lincoln.ac.uk

Online Applications - this applies to information received by the University as part the student application process:

• The information you provide will be used for decision making with regard to applications to the University.
• We may use the information you provide to fulfil further requests for information and services, or to contact you with information that may be of interest to you.
• For information regarding the application process please contact us at  enquiries@lincoln.ac.uk

Alumni Registration

• We will use the information you provide to fulfil our Alumni service to you, as well as to respond to any additional requests you might make. This may require us to share your information with colleagues across the University.

• We may use your data in University fund raising programmes.

• You may contact us at any time at : alumni@lincoln.ac.uk  

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Privacy Policy

Website

A number of online forms are contained within our web pages which are provided for your convenience, e.g. to aid you in requesting a Prospectus, in applying for information about, or attendance at, a University Open Day etc. The University of Lincoln does not automatically capture and store any personal information about the individuals who access its website or web pages, unless this information is explicitly volunteered by the visitor. Any information you choose to provide using online forms is not matched to your use of our web site and your visits to our website are therefore totally anonymous.

Cookies

We may store information about your visit to our websites using cookies (files which are sent by us to your computer or other access device) which we can access when you visit our site in future. We do this to help improve our service to you, as well as to assess the usability of our site. You can find out more about this service or opt-out at http://www.doubleclick.com/privacy/dart_adserving.aspx&  Information on deleting or controlling cookies is also available at http://www.AboutCookies.org . Please see your web browser help menu for information about cookie management.

Please note that by deleting cookies or disabling future cookies you may not be able to access certain areas or features of our site.

We will occasionally monitor our website traffic by setting cookies. We will not collect personally identifiable information and information will only be used for statistical analysis of our marketing and website performance.

Email Communications

If you email us with a query the information you provide to us will only be used to respond to your query, you will not be added to a mail list unless you request to be added.

As permitted by the Telecommunications (Lawful Business Practice) (Interception of Communications) Regulations 2000 and by the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act, the University may electronically scan any emails received for obscene, indecent and illegal remarks and content. The University may also scan any messages left in 'chat rooms', bulletin boards etc, provided on its Virtual Campus, website or other computing facilities for similar material.

Where the University is convinced that there is proper lawful authority for the interception of communications, our policy is to co-operate fully with the relevant authorities. If, however, we are convinced that the authorities have exceeded their powers either deliberately or by oversight, it is the policy of the University to assist Data Subjects in any complaint to the proper regulatory authority.

Data Protection Queries

If you have any questions or comments please email: compliance@lincoln.ac.uk or write to:
The Data Protection Officer
University of Lincoln
Brayford Pool
Lincoln
LN6 &TS

Any changes to the University's Privacy Policy will be posted on this page.

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Freedom of Information

Information about the university's freedom of information policy and it's legal obligations can be found on the Portal at the following address:

http://visit.lincoln.ac.uk/C11/Freedomofinformation/

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Copyright

All material published on the University of Lincoln's website (unless stated otherwise), is the property of the University and must not be copied or distributed for any commercial purpose. This includes, but is not limited to, the University's logo, graphics, website design and contents.

The University permits the taking of copies of material published on its web pages for personal use only, in electronic or hard copy form, providing that the copyright notice is retained on each copy. Making alterations to any of the pages, or using content in any other work or publication, other than for quotation purposes, will be a direct breach of the University's copyright and may result in civil action.

The University's prior written permission must be obtained for any other use of material contained in its web pages.

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