Privacy Notice

Effective date: 15 July 2025

This Privacy Notice applies to the website stim-ms.co.uk. It explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our site.

Please note: This notice does not cover data collected from participants in the STIM MS study. That is detailed in the Study Patient Information Sheet.

What information do we collect?

We do not collect personal information from visitors to this website. However, we collect anonymous traffic data for analytics purposes. This may include:

• Pages visited
• Time and date of access
• Country of access (geolocation)
• Web browser type
   

This information is not linked to individuals and is used solely to help us understand and improve website performance.

Legal basis for processing

We process anonymous traffic data based on our legitimate interest in maintaining and improving the website’s functionality and user experience.

Cookies

This site uses cookies to enhance functionality and collect analytics data.

Types of cookies used:

• Session cookies: Temporary and deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device to remember preferences.
• First-party cookies: Set by our website to maintain functionality.
• Third-party cookies: May be set by services linked through our website (e.g., social media platforms).
   

Cookies do not contain personal information. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Please note that some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Third-Party links and services

Our site may contain links to external websites (e.g., social media). These sites may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not control these sites and are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.

Your rights under GDPR

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the right to:

• Access any personal data we may hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your personal data
• Restrict or object to certain types of data processing
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK
   

Note: Since we do not collect or store identifiable personal data via this website, these rights may not apply in practice for general visitors.

How we protect your information

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect our website and any data collected through it. However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security and although we take reasonable steps to safeguard information, we cannot be responsible for the acts of those who gain unauthorised access or abuse our Site, and we make no warranty, express, implied or otherwise, that we will prevent such access. By using this site, you accept this risk.

Data retention

Anonymous website traffic data is retained for a limited period for statistical and performance monitoring purposes. It is not linked to any individual.

Changes to this Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Any significant changes will be posted on this page and take effect immediately. Continued use of the site after changes are posted implies acceptance of the updated terms.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this notice or how we handle data, please contact us:

Email: sponsor@liverpool.ac.uk

Last modified: 15 July 2025