Privacy Policy
Introduction
Here is the privacy policy for this website. It tells you what we will do with the personal information that is collected when you use our websites and states what we have done to provide a safe website for everyone.
You have certain rights over the things you tell us about yourself when using our websites. These rights are given to you under the Data Protection Act 1998.
Why information is obtained from this website
When using the Area Wide Prospectus, you may be asked to submit personal information about yourself (e.g. name, date of birth) in order to login and use our websites. The service you will receive in return aims to support you, as a learner, to carry out self-assessment, create a CV or make an application and provide guidance regarding your learning and career progression.
By entering your details in the fields requested, you enable the Council and its service providers to supply you with any information you request. Whenever you give such personal information, we will treat that information in accordance with this policy. When using your personal information the Council will act in accordance with the data protection act 1998.
Users 16 and under
Personal information from visitors to this website is only collected if it is volunteered to us. If you are aged 16 or under, you should always ask your parents or guardians for approval before sending any personal information. Your school or Connexions service will need to get your parent/guardian′s permission before providing your personal information on this website. Without verifiable consent, you are not allowed to provide us with personal information.
Use, sharing and storage of your personal information
When you supply any personal information to this website (eg to login, create a CV or make an application) we have legal obligations towards you in the way we use this data. We must collect the information fairly, that is, we must explain how we will use it (see the notices on particular web pages that let you know why we are requesting the information) and tell you if we want to pass the information on to anyone else.
In general, any information you provide will only be used within the Council and by its agents and partners to provide the website services to you. Your information may be used for the following purposes:
- providing you with information and support
- dealing with enquiries about this website or responding to a request to the help line
- assisting you in the operation and use of the website
- assisting organisations in supporting you in relation to the website
- notification of changes in how to use this website
- notification of developments in this website.
- assessing and evaluating the use that is being made of the website
- future mapping to the unique learner number.
From time to time we may need to provide you with password reminders or notify you that the particular service has been suspended for maintenance.
Combined statistics about visitors, traffic patterns, answers to questions, content entered and related site information may be provided to reputable and reliable third parties. The information used for these purposes is aggregated (ie combined with other user data) and anonymised and will include no personal information.
Personal information relating to teachers who administer this website within participating schools/colleges may be used for administration and research purposes.
Your information will only be disclosed where we are obliged or permitted by law. We will only hold your personal information on our systems for only as long as is necessary for the purpose for which it is provided and remove it in the event that the purpose has been met, or, you no longer wish to continue your registration as a user of one of our websites.
Security
We use industry standard security measures to safeguard your data and ensure that all personal information supplied is stored securely against unauthorised access in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
You will keep any passwords or usernames confidential and agree not to disclose your password to anyone else.
Also, if you post or send offensive, inappropriate or objectionable content anywhere on or to any of our websites or otherwise engage in any disruptive behaviour on our websites, the Council or its partners may use whatever information is available about you to stop such behaviour. This may involve informing relevant third parties such as your school, employer, school email/internet provider and law enforcement agencies about the content and your behaviour.
The Council or its partners are not responsible for the content or security of any sites linked to, or from, this website.
Your Consent
By providing personal information, you consent to the use of this information as described in this Privacy Policy or as stated at the time that such information is obtained.
This Privacy Policy may be changed, modified or amended from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page of this website so please check it from time to time. Your continued use of this website following the posting of any changes to the Privacy Policy shall mean that you have accepted those changes.