1. Controller
The controller responsible for the processing of personal data on this website is:
[University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA, UK ]
Email: nils.bunnefeld[at]stir[dot]ac[dot]uk
Website: [www.stir.ac.uk ]
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or the processing of your personal data, you can contact us using the details above.
2. General Information on Data Processing
We take the protection of personal data seriously and process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.
Personal data is only processed when necessary to operate this website, provide services, or respond to user requests.
3. Website Hosting
This website is hosted by:
GreenGeeks
GreenGeeks provides environmentally responsible hosting services and operates energy-efficient infrastructure. The website is hosted on EU-based servers using LiteSpeed technology. GreenGeeks also offsets its energy consumption through environmental programs.
When you visit the website, technical information may automatically be processed by the hosting provider. This may include:
- IP address
- browser type and version
- operating system
- referrer URL
- date and time of access
- pages visited
This information is processed for the purpose of ensuring the stability, performance, and security of the website.
4. Content Management System
This website is built using WordPress and the Elementor / Elementor Pro page builder.
These systems themselves do not collect personal data from visitors unless information is submitted through website features such as contact forms.
5. Analytics and Website Statistics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google.
Google Analytics helps us understand how visitors interact with the website. The information collected may include:
- pages visited
- time spent on pages
- navigation paths
- approximate geographic location
- device and browser information
This data helps us improve the structure, usability, and content of the website.
Google Analytics may use cookies to collect this information. Data may be transmitted to and processed on servers operated by Google.
6. Search Performance Monitoring
We use Google Search Console, also provided by Google, to monitor the visibility of our website in search results and identify technical issues affecting search performance.
Google Search Console does not provide personally identifiable visitor data to the website operator.
7. Cookies
This website uses cookies to ensure proper functionality and to analyze website usage.
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device when visiting a website.
We use a cookie consent banner provided by CookieAdmin, which allows users to manage and consent to cookie usage.
Cookies used on this website may include:
- essential cookies required for website functionality
- analytics cookies used to understand website usage
Users can adjust their cookie preferences through the cookie banner.
8. Contact Forms
This website provides contact forms through which users may submit inquiries or applications.
When submitting a form, the following data may be collected:
- name
- email address
- message content
- uploaded documents (for applications to the Knowledge Exchange Network (KEN))
This information is used solely to process the request or application and communicate with the sender.
The legal basis for processing this data is the user’s consent and the legitimate interest in responding to inquiries.
9. Data Retention
Personal data submitted through contact forms is stored only as long as necessary to process the request.
Form submissions and related data are generally retained for up to six months, after which they are deleted unless a longer retention period is required for administrative or legal reasons.
10. Embedded Content and External Services
This website currently does not embed content from third-party platforms such as video players, maps, or social media services.
If such services are added in the future, this privacy policy will be updated accordingly.
11. User Accounts and Comments
This website does not currently offer:
- user registration or login systems
- public commenting features
12. Rights of Data Subjects
Under applicable data protection laws, users have the right to:
- request access to their personal data
- request correction of inaccurate data
- request deletion of their personal data
- restrict or object to processing of their data
- request data portability where applicable
Requests related to personal data can be submitted using the contact details listed in Section 1.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or updates to website functionality.
The latest version will always be available on this page.
Updated on 6th March 2026