Overview
This statement provides information about how the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ uses and protects the information you submit to it via its website (www.plymouth.ac.uk), including the use of cookies.
By continuing to browse this site and providing your personal information, you are consenting to the University's use of cookies and the use of your information in accordance with this statement.
Please be aware that any changes to this statement will be made on this page, and we recommend you check this page each time you visit the site.
1.0 Information we may collect from you and your use of this website
1.1 Automatic information
We automatically receive information about your interaction with this website, such as IP address, date and time pages were visited, and URL details. This information is essential for the operation and security of the website and is collected through necessary cookies.
1.2 Cookies and how we use them
Cookies are small text files that can be used by websites to make a user's experience more efficient. When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner provided by CookieBot. This banner allows you to choose your preferences regarding the use of cookies on our site.
We use cookies to:
- Personalise content and ads
- Provide social media features
- Analyse our traffic
We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising, and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you’ve provided to them or that they've collected from your use of their services.
The law states that we can store cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the operation of this site. For all other types of cookies, we need your permission.
This site uses different types of cookies. Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time from the cookie declaration on our website.
Types of cookies we use
- Necessary cookies: Necessary cookies help make a website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Preference cookies: Preference cookies enable a website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, such as your preferred language or the region that you are in.
- Statistics cookies: Statistics cookies help website owners understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Marketing cookies: Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers.
- Unclassified cookies: Unclassified cookies are cookies that we are in the process of classifying, together with the providers of individual cookies.
Third-party cookies
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect information about how you use www.plymouth.ac.uk. This enables us to analyse data about web traffic and continually improve our website for users. This is used only for statistical analysis, and we don’t allow Google to use or share our analytics data.
- YouTube videos: We use YouTube to provide videos on some pages of the site. YouTube sets cookies when you visit one of these pages.
- Advertising: As part of our marketing activity, we place adverts on third-party sites (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Google, The Guardian). To track the traffic these adverts generate to our website, cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies may be used on some pages to collect and receive anonymous user data.
1.3 Managing your cookie preferences
We are committed to providing you with control over your personal data and how it is collected and used on our website. To facilitate this, we use the CookieBot CMP Privacy Trigger.
How it works
- Cookie consent banner: When you first visit our website (or when consent renewal is needed), you will encounter a cookie consent banner. This allows you to set your preferences for different types of cookies.
- Privacy trigger icon: After you provide your consent, a small CookieBot icon will appear on all pages of our website, typically located in the corner of the page. This icon is present to give you easy access to your consent settings at any time.
Please note
- Disabling certain types of cookies may affect your experience on our website. Some services and functionalities may not work properly without specific cookies.
- Necessary cookies are essential for the operation of the website and cannot be disabled.
Additional resources
- For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit .
1.4 Information provided by you
Requesting a prospectus
If you've submitted a request for a prospectus, we'll show you a list of the prospectus downloads. We'll also save a cookie that lets us know that you don't need to provide your information again and can re-download the prospectuses.
You may provide us with information about yourself when you visit this website through web-based forms and surveys.
2.0 How we use your information
- We collect information about user behaviour on our website to analyse and improve it. Individual users will not be identified unless you have given your consent.
- Information submitted by you will be used by the University solely for conducting its business.
- If you wish to stop receiving information from the University, please reply to any email and state that you wish to unsubscribe or select the unsubscribe links in emails.
3.0 How we handle the data you provide
See our
privacy notices
to find out how the University processes and handles personal data.
4.0 Disclosure of your information
- Any information you provide us with via the website will be used for the purpose stated at the time of collection.
- Except as required by law or as set out in this policy, we will not share your personal data without your written consent.
- The University may use third parties located outside the European Economic Area to provide it with support services. This may require your data to be accessed or transferred outside the European Economic Area. The University will take steps to ensure that any information is used by third-party providers in accordance with this policy.
5.0 How to contact us
- If you would like a copy of the personal data which the University holds about you, please follow the procedure detailed on our
data protection page . - If you have any concerns or queries about a webpage you are visiting, please contact digital@plymouth.ac.uk.
Last updated: 15 October 2024