This privacy policy was last updated on 16 Jan 2008. Please review it again if you have not done so since this date. This is the only notice you will receive of changes to this policy.
Introduction
We recognise the confidentiality of information that may be disclosed by using this site, and we are committed to protecting your privacy. This page details our practice with respect to the collection and use of your personal information when using the Personalisation Self-Assessment Tool.
We will only use this information lawfully, in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 ('data protection laws').
By using this website, you consent to the terms of this policy.
What information do we collect?
We log your IP address and browser platform ('Technical Data') when you visit the site. We also record which website you came from and which website you navigate to when you leave the site.
If you register with this site, we also collect your e-mail address ('Personal Details') to create a user account for you. You confirm that you will only enter information about yourself and that such information is true. You are responsible for maintaining your Personal Details.
If you complete an assessment, your answers to these questionns will be collected and stored in electronic form in a database ('Site Content').
Lastly, if you send us personal correspondence, such as electronic mail or letters, we may collect such information in a file specific to you.
Why is this information collected and how do you use it?
Technical Data may be used to help diagnose problems with the server, and to administer the web site. Your IP address may also be used to gather broad demographic information such as geographic distribution of our members.
When collecting Personal Details, we only collect what we consider to be necessary to provide you with a user account and a safe, efficient, and personalised experience.
We may also use your e-mail address to send electronic mail to you for the purposes of informing you of any interruptions to service, or any communications we are required to send you by law.
We use Site Content to provide aggregate statistical reports for internal use.
All this data is stored in keeping with our Security and Data Retention Policy.
Will you disclose my personal information to anyone?
We will not directly disclose any of the information we collect to any third party, except in the following rare circumstances:
- A verified request by law enforcement or other government officials, such as a Section 29 (3) Data Protection Act 1998 form relating to criminal investigation or alleged illegal activity, or other activity that may expose us or you to legal liability
- To defend or establish our legal rights or property
- Our business is taken over by a person to use your personal information on the same basis as we do
Do you use cookies?
Cookies are tiny files placed onto the hard drive of your computer when you use a website, and our site uses them in a limited way. During the time you are logged on, a session cookie is used to store data. It is deleted from your machine when you log out.