Privacy Policy
We believe it is very important
to respect the privacy of individuals. Where we collect information
we are doing so in order to offer you better services, both on the
website and in the rest of our operations. If any of the
information we hold about you is inaccurate we will do our best to
correct it quickly once you notify us. We will hold some of the
information you give us in databases. We will ensure that these are
secure. This privacy policy covers:
- The information we collect and how we use it
- Who will have access to the information
- Technical information, including the use of Cookies
- Access to your personal information
- Other websites
- Data protection
- How to contact us
The implementation of the privacy
policy is directly supervised by our senior managers.
THE INFORMATION WE COLLECT AND HOW WE USE IT
To use this website, you only need to give
your membership number/student number/other identification id
(provided by us) and password. We do not collect any financial
information on this website. We may ask you to complete surveys or
questionnaires on the website from time to time. These will always
be voluntary, but we may use the information from them to
personalise the website and to target marketing to relevant users.
We may ask you for your email address if you want us to contact you
in this way, to receive update information, newsletters and other
communications. To stop receiving email communication, you can
follow the directions in the email or contact us directly using the
details below We may collect management information on our email
campaigns, such as whether you have read an email sent by us, when
and how many times. We will use this information to improve content
and services and to inform groups of users about relevant products
and services.
WHO WILL HAVE ACCESS TO THE INFORMATION?
Any information you give will be available
to the NFOPP, including our divisions and Branches & Regions.
We may need to share your information with our service providers
and agents for the purposes set out in this privacy policy. We may
give information about you or your use of this site to any other
organisation unless you have opted out. To opt out, please contact
us using the details below. We may give anonymous usage statistics
to other organisations We may disclose personal data in order to
comply with a legal or regulatory obligation. Information you give
in response to surveys and questionnaires on the website or e-mails
will be used in two ways:
- by the NFOPP itself to help determine policy and to help
improve our services to members; or
- by third parties that the NFOPP may give the information to for
market research; in this case, the information will only be made
available as anonymous statistical reports
We may follow up some survey responses by
phone or email.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Like most websites, our server gathers
limited information about you during a session, including the IP
address and domain name from which you are accessing the server. We
use this information to help us improve the content, design and
performance of the site.
USE OF COOKIES
We may store some information (commonly
known as a "cookie") on your computer when you look at our Sites.
This information facilitates your use of our Sites and helps us to
provide you with the best level of service. For example, cookies
ensure that you do not need to re-enter your details every time you
order from us or visit our restricted member access site and help
us to show you advertisements which are relevant to your interests.
You can erase or block cookies from your computer if you want to
(your help screen or manual should tell you how to do this), but
certain services may not work correctly or at all if you set your
browser not to accept cookies. . This website uses Google
Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc.
(Google). Google uses (first party) "cookie" information to
evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website
activity for website analysts and to provide other services
relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also
transfer this information to third parties if required to do so by
law, or if such third parties process the information on Google's
behalf. Google will not cross reference your IP address with any
other data it holds. If you would like to find out more about
Google Analytics and the kind of information that is collected and
processed, please refer to Google's website and its privacy policy
on that website www.google.com and their terms of service. For
independent information about cookies you can go to
www.allaboutcookies.org
ACCESS TO YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
You have a right to request a copy of the
personal information we hold about you and to amend or update any
inaccuracies. We charge a £10 fee for this service. Please use the
contact details below.
OTHER WEBSITES
Our website and emails may contain links to
other websites. We are not responsible for the content or practices
of these other sites and we recommend that you check their own
privacy policies.
DATA PROTECTION
This privacy statement forms part of the
NFOPP's commitment to the principles of the Data Protection Act
1998. You can get a full copy of our data protection policy from
the NFoPP's Head of IT and Development; by writing to the address
below.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions or concerns about
this policy or the way we operate it,
Please contact:
Head of IT and Development
6, Tournament Court
Edgehill Drive
Warwick
CV34 6LG