Introduction

Welcome to the Maynooth University privacy notice. Maynooth University needs to collect and use data (information) for a variety of purposes about its staff, students and other individuals who come in contact with the University. The purposes of processing data include the organisation and administration of courses, research activities, the recruitment and payment of staff, compliance with statutory obligations, etc. Data Protection is the safeguarding of the privacy rights of individuals in relation to the processing of personal data. Data Protection Law confers rights on individuals as well as responsibilities on those persons processing personal data. Personal data, both automated and manual, are data relating to a living individual who is or can be identified, either from the data or from the data in conjunction with other information.

This website is not intended for children and we do not knowingly collect data relating to children on this website. However, where Maynooth 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 policy@mu.ie 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.