We're committed to protecting the privacy of the users of our website. This statement sets out our policy regarding the collection and use of personally identifiable information, such as name, email address, postal address, and other personal details via our website at www.abbeyfield.com
Please read this policy to understand how your personal information is collected and used. We will process any personal data you provide in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. This statement sets out our current policy, but these may be subject to change in the future, so please recheck on occasion if you are concerned.
Information collected
- General visitor information, such as IP (Internet Protocol) address, and statistics such as which pages are accessed and when (which is not linked to personally identifiable information). Currently this information is provided to us via our ISP (Internet Service Provider)
- Personal information such as name, email and/or postal address. Such information is collected only when you contact us using any of the email links to staff members provided on the site, or the information request form. The nature of information requests, and any survey information volunteered may also be collected via this (or other forms) in the future.
Information use
The information collected is used for following purposes only:
- To help us understand how our site is being used to inform site content and help reach our target audience.
- To send information requested by individuals, by email, post or telephone.
- Information may also be used for market research purposes, such as checking the effectiveness of our communications.
Disclosure of information to third parties
The Abbeyfield Society and Abbeyfield UK won't disclose any of your personally identifiable information to any party outside the Abbeyfield Society and Abbeyfield UK, except in one of the following circumstances:
- When we have your permission to do so.
- When it is required by law.
Disclaimer
We can't guarantee that data transmitted over the internet is completely secure. The Abbeyfield Society and Abbeyfield UK are committed to protecting the privacy of your information, but we can't guarantee the security of any information you transmit to us, therefore you do so at your own risk.
Data Protection Act 1998 The Abbeyfield Society is registered with the Information Commissioner under the Act, registration number Z4951037.