Privacy statement: Short Courses Platform learners opting in to receive email communications from the University of Edinburgh

How we use your information when you register to receive email communications.

We are using your personal data because you have consented to sharing your data with us. When you booked on to a University of Edinburgh short course or registered via our mailing list page or via a link on a booking email, you were asked if you wish to opt in to receive communications from the University of Edinburgh.  

If you opted to join our mailing list, the University of Edinburgh will be provided with your email address, first name, last name, subject(s) of interest and country of domicile. We will use this data to send you relevant information about studying a course at the University of Edinburgh, as well as to let you know about further information opportunities such as Open Days. 

The University of Edinburgh will be able to communicate with you until you unsubscribe via the link in the emails we send you or via the mailing list preference centre. 

This processing of your personal data will have no impact on the outcome of any current or future application to the University of Edinburgh. 

Dotdigital 

The University of Edinburgh uses Dotdigital emailing software to provide prospective learners with targeted communications about our degrees and courses. You can unsubscribe from Dotdigital emails at any time via the link at the footer of the email you receive from us. Dotdigital is a third-party service subcontracted by the University of Edinburgh but not operated by the University of Edinburgh.    

Questions 

If you have any questions, please contact:   

 shortcoursesplatform@ed.ac.uk

with ‘personal data enquiry’ in the subject box.

 

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