The University of Twente does all it can to guarantee the privacy of users of the MyUT. This privacy statement explains how the data collected and stored by the app is used. By downloading and using MyUT, you agree to the collection and use of data as described in this privacy statement. To guarantee your privacy, MyUT always complies with the Personal Data Protection Act.
What is MyUT?
MyUT is a University of Twente initiative. Read more about the product.
Collection of personal data
If we require personal information about you, or require permission for elements of MyUT to function, you are informed explicitly that you must log in to make use of these functionalities. If you refuse permission by not logging in, such content is not offered and your personal details are not linked to the MyUT.
What information does MyUT collect and process?
Account
The application cannot be used without the user logging in. his login takes place using via the regular UT account login. To see the privacy policy that applies to University of Twente websites, please go to: www.utwente.nl/en/about-our-website/
To log in to MyUT and use the functionalities, the following information is shared with the app:
- Full name
- Email address
- Study programme
- Nationality
Location details
To make use of the application’s navigation element, MyUT needs to know the user’s location. You must give the application permission to access to your smartphone’s GPS function. You can switch off these location provisions, however you will not be able to use the navigation function. Location data is not saved.
Automatically generated information
MyUT requires certain information for the application to function optimally. Therefore, MyUT collects automatically generated information about your use of the application. This automatically generated information consists of the browser type, operating system, pages/screens visited. MyUT only uses this information to enable your use of the application and to improve your user experience and will never sell or share this data with third parties.
What are cookies and how does MyUT use them?
MyUT uses cookies. A cookie is a small text file with information that a server sends to the application. The information it contains can be sent back to our servers again during a future visit. The cookie policy for our MyUT is the same as for our websites. For information about our cookie policy, please see: www.utwente.nl/en/about-our-website/cookies/.
For which purposes is the information used?
MyUT will only use information about you for the following purposes:
- To enable the creation of a personal profile in the app
- To gain insight into the To Do list in respect of an appointment
- To pre-fill the form fields
Data protection
MyUT will take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your (personal) data against loss or any form of unauthorised processing.
Insight into data
If you would like to know what personal data MyUT has collected and stored, you can ask MyUT for a summary of the personal information it has collected about you. You can send this request to myut@utwente.nl.
If you wish to have your data corrected, supplemented, deleted or blocked following this summary, you can send a request to the aforementioned email address. If your request is denied, MyUT will provide a reason for refusal.
Amendments to the Privacy Statement
This Privacy Statement may be amended. These amendments will be communicated via notification, or through the Application. We recommend that you consult the most recent version of the Privacy Statement regularly.
Contact
If you should have any queries about this Privacy Statement, please email myut@utwente.nl.