Who we are
We are Edinburgh Conservation Science (ECOS), which is a consortium of world-class research organisations dedicated to the translation and application of science to conservation. We provide an interface between the scientific and conservation communities, maximising the impact of fundamental research and supporting access for wildlife and environmental managers to a range of scientific and medical technologies and expertise.
We are committed to maintaining the trust and confidence of our visitors to our web site. In particular, we want you to know that ECOS is not in the business of selling, renting or personal data with other companies and businesses for marketing purposes.
This Privacy Policy provides information on when and why we collect your personal information, how we use it and how we keep it secure.
We will never disclose your personal data with others.
Types of data we collect
Website Cookies
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small file downloaded on to your device when you access certain websites. Cookies allow sites to recognise your device when you make a return visit.
We use several types of cookies for a range of reasons across the website.
Some are essential, while others you can opt out of or block. Opting out or blocking some cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
When you leave our website or click on links that lead to external websites, we are unable to control what cookies are set in any way. You will need to set your cookie preferences for those sites as well.
Why and how we use cookies
There are broadly four reasons why a cookie might be stored on your device when visiting the University website.
Cookies that make the website work properly for you and enable you to make use of the secure online services that we provide.
Cookies that collect data about your use of the website which is then anonymised and used to help us improve our online services.
Cookies that remember your preferences and make the site easier for you to use.
Cookies that are placed by third party services we make use of to enhance the information we present online. We have no control over these third party cookies.
These cookies are placed on your device either by the University or by the third parties whose services we use as part of the website.
Some cookies are retained in your browser for only as long as you visit our website, while others persist for a longer specified or unspecified period.
How to block cookies
You can restrict or block cookies which are set during your use of the website by changing your browser’s settings. Some pages may not work if you completely disable cookies, but many third party cookies can be safely blocked.
Check information in your browser’s help section for specific instructions on how to manage cookies. Alternatively, websites such as “All About Cookies” provide comprehensive guidance.
Types of Cookies
Guide to the types of cookies we use on this website
Analytics
When someone visits www.ecos.ac.uk we use a third party service, Google Analytics, to collect standard internet log information and details of visitor behaviour patterns. We do this to find out things such as the number of visitors to the various parts of the site. This information is only processed in a way which does not identify anyone. We do not make, and do not allow Google to make, any attempt to find out the identities of those visiting our website.
Data sent via our contact form
The contact form on this web site has been created to provide you with a convenient means of sending us an email, without having to log in to your own mail client. Your details are not stored on this web site, they are not shared, they are held confidence, just as an email message email message would be in the recipient’s mail box. If you prefer not to use the form and contact us by another means, these will be listed on the contact page.
Access to your personal information
You are entitled to view, amend, or delete the personal information that we hold. Email your request to the University’s data protection officer
The Records Management Section
Policy and Planning
Old College
South Bridge
Edinburgh EH8 9YL
Changes to this Privacy Notice
To ensure that we continue to comply with data protection and privacy regulation we may review this information from time to time.
Last updated: 24th May 2018.
The use of science and medicine to address conservation challenges in the field and inform management decisions through the application of novel ideas, new technologies, or big data.
Supporting the development of evidence-based sustainable conservation policies through the production and analysis of research data.
Offering education and professional development to empower current and future generations of conservation scientists.