On this page you can find terms and conditions about use of the University’s website, including our Privacy Notice which explains how we collect, handle and use personal information submitted through online forms and other channels.
You can also read more about use of cookies on our website and other policies relating to information compliance, including our obligations as a data controller under UK data protection legislation and as a public authority under the Freedom of Information Act.
The University of Lincoln collects personal information about you when you sign up to the Money&Me site. We use this information to send out newsletters and to administer the website. This notice explains more about how we use your personal information.
We collect information about you when you sign up to the site and if you subsequently change any of your personal details. The only information collected is your name, email address and mobile phone.
Keep your details up to date by signing on and updating your details via the account section as necessary. Money&Me is installed on UoL systems, and all personal data is processed under the controllership of UoL.
We collect information about you for the purpose of administering the site and sending out a newsletter. There is no advertising or direct marketing associated with Money&Me.
The University occasionally uses cookies and other technologies on its website that collect data about you when you use them. Where this occurs further information will be available in a cookies policy. The cookies policy for the University website can be found here.
Money&Me does not share information with any other organisation.
In exceptional circumstances, we may be asked to share your information with police or other investigators if it would prevent or detect crime or safeguard a person’s wellbeing. Each instance will be judged on its own merit and any sharing of information will be done within the law.
Money&Me does not send any of your personal data abroad.
If you haven’t accessed your account for 2 years after initially signing up or updating your details, your Money&Me account will be deleted. You can re-register at any time.
If you access additional University services these may keep a record of your contact and will provide you with details of how long they keep your information.
You have a number of rights relating to your personal information. These include:
| Access | You have the right to request a copy of any personal information we hold about you. If you would like a copy of any of your information please contact the Information Compliance team on the details below. The team will process your request within a month. |
| Portability | If you have provided information on the basis of your consent or for a contract then you can request a digital copy so you can send it to another organisation. To request a copy please contact the Information Compliance team on the details below. The team will process your request within a month. |
| Correction | If any of the information we hold about you is incorrect or incomplete then please let us know. You have the right to have your information corrected so that we hold accurate records about you. |
| Erasure | You can request that the use of your personal information be limited to storage only and that we use it for no other purpose. This applies where you contest the accuracy of the personal information we hold, or our use of the information is unlawful, or we no longer need the information except in relation to legal claims, or you object to the use of your data and we need to verify whether or not our purpose for keeping it overrides the grounds of your objection. |
| Restriction | You can request that the use of your personal information is limited to storage only and that we use it for no other purpose. This applies where you contest the accuracy of the personal information we hold, or our use of the information is unlawful, or we no longer need the information except in relation to legal claims, or you object to the use of your data and we need to verify whether or not our purpose for keeping it overrides the grounds of your objection. |
The Information Compliance team can be contacted by email on compliance@lincoln.ac.uk or by post at: Information Compliance, Secretariat, University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool, Lincoln, LN6 7TS.
If you object to our use of your personal information, then we must stop unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for continuing. You may delete your Money&Me account by signing on to the site and going to your account details or you may contact ppc@lincoln.ac.uk and they will arrange for your account to be deleted. If you have any concerns or wish to object, please contact ppc@lincoln.ac.uk and explain your objection.
If you have provided your consent for the use of your personal information then you can withdraw this consent at any time, by deleting your account or by contacting ppc@lincoln.ac.uk and asking them to do so.
For general enquiries please call 01522 88 2000 or write to the University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool, Lincoln, LN6 7TS.
You can find contact details for individual teams and staff by visiting http://staff.lincoln.ac.uk.
If you have a query about your personal information rights then please contact the Information Compliance team by email on compliance@lincoln.ac.uk or by post at Information Compliance, Secretariat, University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool, Lincoln, LN6 7TS.
If you feel that we have let you down in relation to your information rights then please contact the Information Compliance team by email on compliance@lincoln.ac.uk or by post at Information Compliance, Secretariat, University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool, Lincoln, LN6 7TS.
You can also make complaints directly to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). The ICO is the independent authority upholding information rights for the UK. Their website is ico.org.uk and their telephone helpline number is 0303 123 1113.
Use of Cookies
Our website moneyand.me uses cookies to provide users with the best experience we can and to help us understand how visitors use our site.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are downloaded to your device (such as your PC or tablet) via your web browser when you visit certain websites. They are used for a variety of purposes, particularly to enhance a user’s experience by remembering certain details, like forms you have completed.
Some cookies are necessary for the full functionality of a website while others are for non-essential purposes, such as to optimise online marketing. Non-essential cookies require consent to be placed on your device. Some cookies expire automatically when you leave a site (session cookies) while others can remain for a set duration afterward unless removed (persistent cookies).
Most mainstream web browsers allow users to block, remove or manage cookies. You can learn more about cookies at www.allaboutcookies.org.
By accepting cookies on this website, you consent to their use.
Why Do We Use Cookies?
The University of Lincoln website uses cookies to optimise users’ experience, improve site performance, add certain features or functions, and provide analytics data to inform improvements. We also use cookies to track the effectiveness of online marketing and to offer multimedia content or social networking features via third party services.
What Cookies Do We Use?
These are some of the main cookies used on our website www.moneyand.me. This is not an exhaustive list and does not include cookies from all partner sites or microsites such as MoneyHelper:
Functional and Performance Cookies
We set some cookies to improve functionality or performance, depending how you interact with our site. These include:
wordpress_logged_in_%HASH%, wordpress_sec_%HASH% are session cookies which remember the user’s current session to improve the experience on the site.
The moove_gdpr_popup cookie is related to GDPR compliance plugin. It is used to store the user’s cookie consent preferences. When a user selects their cookie preferences (like accepting or rejecting certain types of cookies), this cookie remembers those choices and ensures that the user’s browsing experience aligns with their consent.
The wordpress_test_cookie cookie is used by WordPress to check if the browser has cookies enabled. It’s a test cookie that is set when you log in to the WordPress dashboard or interface. It simply sets a cookie to test if your browser is set to allow or reject cookies. This helps in ensuring that user login and other functionalities work correctly in accordance with the user’s browser settings.
The wp-settings-time-[UID] cookie is used to customize your view of the admin interface, and possibly also the main site interface, by recording the time at which you set your user settings. It helps in improving the user experience by maintaining settings over time. The number at the end of this cookie’s name is your individual user ID from the WordPress users database table.
The wp-settings-[UID] cookie stores user settings and contains more comprehensive information. Each user has a unique ID, and the cookie stores various user interface settings, like the layout of the dashboard. It’s essential for a personalized user experience in the WordPress admin area.
Third party cookies
Some cookies on our website are from third parties, and include:
* Google Analytics – we use Google Analytics to understand how people access and interact with our website, including the source of their visit. Cookies include _utma; _utmb; _utmc; _utmt; and _utmz. For more information on Google Analytics cookies, see: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Social media embeds from services such as X (Twitter) and YouTube may also set cookies on a user’s device.
Manage Cookies in Your Browser
Most major web browsers enable users to manage cookies directly in their settings. Please be aware that disabling or removing certain cookies may prevent you from using the full functionality of the website. You can find guides to disable cookies from the links below.
Google Chrome: https://support.google.com
Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com
Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org
Microsoft Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com
Opera: https://help.opera.com
Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/safari
If you email us with a general query, the information you provide to us will only be used to respond to your query. You will not be added to a database or mailing list. If you email us to request a prospectus or book onto an Open Day, we will add your details to our customer relationship management (CRM) system to enable us to process your request and provide useful information relating to it. Please refer to our Privacy Notice for more detail on how we collect and use personal information from enquirers.
As permitted by the Telecommunications (Lawful Business Practice) (Interception of Communications) Regulations 2000 and by the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, 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 Learning Environment, websites 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.
Information about the University’s Freedom of Information Publication Scheme and its legal obligations can be found on the Secretariat site:
FOI requests can be made directly to: foi@lincoln.ac.uk
