Catch It app privacy notice

Who will own my data once I submit it?

University of Liverpool

Why do you need my information?

The Catch It app allows users to enter information into a mood diary and reflect on their emotions by being guided through a series of steps. The Catch It app does not request any personally identifiable information to be entered into the app. 

What allows you to use my information?

Users of Catch It can consent to share the information they enter into the app anonymously to support mental health research. If this is done, the information will be used for research. If consent is not given, the information will only be used to populate the app for the individual user; it will not be used for any other reason, and will not be shared with anyone.

Who will my information be shared with?

Only if consent for research purposes is given, anonymised information will be shared with approved researchers. Sharing data for research purposes is completely optional and there are no consequences if you decide not to do so.

Do I have to provide this information and what will happen if I don’t?

Whilst data is stored securely, we strongly recommend no personally identifiable information (such as your name or the names of other people) is entered into the app. You do not need to provide this information to use the app and there is no account creation requited to access the app.

How long will you keep this data for and why?

We will keep your anonymised data for 10 years, in line with university policy. 

How will my information be stored?

Anonymous information is stored on secure University servers.

Will this information be used to take automated decisions about me?

The app returns messages based on how moods change after reflection, but no automated decisions are made about you based on the information you make in the app.

Will my data be transferred abroad and why?

No.

What rights do I have when it comes to my data?

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation, you may have the following rights with regards to your personal data:

  • The Right to subject access – you have the right to see a copy of the personal data that the University holds about you and find out what it is used for
  • The Right to rectification – you have the right to ask the University to correct or remove any inaccurate data that we hold about you
  • The Right to erasure (right to be forgotten) you have the right to ask the University to remove data that we hold about you
  • The Right to restriction – you have the right to ask for your information to be restricted (locked down) on University systems
  • The Right to data portability – you have the right to ask for your data to be transferred back to you or to a new provider at your request
  • The Right to object – you have the right to ask the University to stop using your personal data or to stop sending you marketing information, or complain about how your data is used
  • The Right to prevent automated decision making – you have the right to ask the University to stop using your data to make automated decisions about you or to stop profiling your behaviour (where applicable)


Please note that not all rights apply in all situations. To find out more about your rights under the UK GDPR, please visit the Information Commissioner’s website.

To request a copy of your data or ask questions about how it is used, contact:

Dan Howarth, Data Protection Officer
Email: legal@liverpool.ac.uk 
Post: Legal & Governance, University of Liverpool, Foundation Building, 765 Brownlow Hill, Liverpool L69 7ZX

Who can I complain to if I am unhappy about how my data is used?

You can complain directly to the University’s Data Protection Team by writing to:

Dan Howarth, Data Protection Officer
By Email: legal@liverpool.ac.uk 
Post: Legal & Governance, University of Liverpool, Foundation Building, 765 Brownlow Hill, Liverpool L69 7ZX

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office using the following details:

The Information Commissioner's Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF
Telephone: 08456 30 60 60 or 01625 54 57 45
Website: www.ico.org.uk