Last updated: 27 May 2026
This privacy notice explains how the Centre for Joined-Up Sustainability Transformations (“the JUST Centre”) collects, uses, shares and protects your personal information.
The JUST Centre is funded by UK Research and Innovation’s Building a Green Future strategic theme and the Economic and Social Research Council (Grant ES/Z504130/1).
The JUST Centre is administered by The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, which is the data controller for the personal data described in this notice. The University’s Data Protection Officer can be contacted at dataprotection@manchester.ac.uk.
This notice applies to all visitors to https://just.ac.uk/ and to anyone who engages with our events, communications or activities.
We may update this notice from time to time. The most current version will appear on this webpage.
We only collect the personal information that you choose to provide to us or that is generated when you use our website. This may include:
Information you provide directly
Special category data (only where strictly necessary and with your explicit consent)
Information collected automatically
We obtain most personal data directly from you. Where you register for events through platforms such as Eventbrite, we receive the information you provide to that platform.
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
We do not use your data for automated decision-making.
We carry out limited profiling for using engagement analytics (e.g. open rates, link clicks) to help us understand what people engage with and improve future communications. You have the right to object to this at any time.
We rely on one or more of the following lawful bases under UK GDPR Article 6:
a) Public task (Article 6(1)(e))
Where processing is necessary for tasks we carry out in the public interest, such as research, knowledge exchange or public engagement.
b) Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f))
Our legitimate interests include effective stakeholder engagement, communications and Centre administration, where these interests are not overridden by your rights.
c) Consent (Article 6(1)(a))
Used when sending newsletters, updates, event promotions or where required under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) for direct marketing.
You may withdraw consent at any time using the unsubscribe link or by contacting just@manchester.ac.uk.
Where we collect sensitive information, we rely on:
We never sell or rent your information. We share your data only when necessary and only with:
a) JUST Centre partners
Listed on our website, to help answer enquiries or deliver collaborative activities.
b) Third-party service providers acting on our behalf
We use trusted third-party service providers to deliver activities such as email communications, event registration, surveys and data storage. These include providers such as Microsoft 365, Mailchimp and Eventbrite.
Some of these providers may transfer personal data outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place.
You may request details of these safeguards by contacting dataprotection@manchester.ac.uk.
These providers act under our instructions and may not use your personal data for their own purposes.
6. How long we keep your data
All personal data is retained in line with The University of Manchester’s records management policies, including approved retention schedules, and is not kept for longer than necessary for the purposes described in this notice.
Retention periods
Any data no longer required for these purposes will be deleted or anonymised earlier.
All personal data will be deleted or anonymised by 12 months after the end of the JUST Centre grant unless you request earlier deletion.
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
To exercise your rights, contact dataprotection@manchester.ac.uk or call 0161 275 7789.
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie banner or browser settings.
To opt out of Google Analytics, visit: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/
A full list of cookies used is provided in our Cookie Policy.
Our website may include embedded content (e.g. videos, articles). These third-party sites may collect data or use cookies according to their own privacy policies.
Please note that some websites or online services associated with the JUST Centre may collect and use personal data differently. These sites will have their own local privacy notices explaining their data practices.
When you follow a link from a JUST Centre webpage to a website operated by a third party, that third party becomes responsible for the protection and privacy of any information you provide while visiting their site.
The JUST Centre cannot accept responsibility for the privacy practices of external websites. We encourage users to exercise caution and review the privacy notice applicable to any third-party website they visit.
The JUST Centre maintains official channels on platforms such as YouTube, LinkedIn and Bluesky. When you engage with our content on these platforms, please note the following:
We do not receive identifiable personal data from these platforms unless you engage with us directly (e.g. follow us, message us, comment on a post).
Emails sent to just@manchester.ac.uk are stored within Microsoft Outlook and accessed only by authorised JUST Centre leadership and operations staff. Emails are retained in line with the retention periods outlined in Section 6.
If you have any questions about this notice or how your data is handled, contact us via email: just@manchester.ac.uk
If you are dissatisfied, you may lodge a complaint to the ICO at https://ico.org.uk or via telephone 0303 123 1113.