We treat the security of your personal data with the utmost respect and care. On this page, we describe how the collection and use of data is managed on our website to comply with applicable laws and regulations, including the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).

What data do we store and for how long?
The data stored consists of the fields contained in the respective submission form. We retain the data for as long as is necessary for the purposes of the processing.

What is the purpose of collecting your personal data?
We collect data in order to contact you, establish and/or maintain a business relationship.

Access, amend or delete stored information
You have the right to request information about what personal data we hold about you. To do so, please contact us. You will find our contact details further down the page. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of your personal data at any time.

Further information
Further information on personal data is available on the Information Commissioner’s Office website, www.imy.se

Contact details for the Data Protection Officer & Data Controller

Name: Agnes Johnsson (Data Protection Officer)
Telephone: 070 99 99 242
Email:

The Student Union at University West (data controller)

Company registration number: 863000-8160
Drottninggatan 38
461 32 Trollhättan

 

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