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Privacy
Policy
1.
Statement of intent
When
we ask you for information on this website, it is for the purposes of administrating
your account only.
Most
times we'll only need a user name and email address.
We
treat that information in accordance with this policy, so that we can bring
you the services you want to receive.
2. Information
on visitors
As you use this
website, a cookie may be downloaded onto your computer.
Cookies can be
useful things, and are used for functions like 'Remember me' to save you having
to remember your details every time you visit.
Any
use of cookies on this site is only for the benefit of enhancing our service
to you.
3. What
is a cookie?
When you enter a site your computer will automatically be issued with a cookie
... see Wikipedia
for more info.
Cookies are text files that identify your computer to our server. Cookies in themselves do not identify the individual user, just the computer used.
Cookies can be
used for evil purposes or good purposes ... we only use them as a force for
good because we're nice like that.
You can set
your computer to accept all cookies, to notify you when a cookie is issued,
or not to receive cookies at any time.
Remember, if you haven't set your computer to reject cookies you can still browse
our site anonymously until such time as you register for this website services.
4. Use and storage of your personal information
We
will ensure that all personal information supplied is held securely, in accordance
with the Data Protection Act 1998.
Any
information given via this site will be:
Fairly
and lawfully processed
Processed for limited purposes
Adequate, relevant and not excessive
Accurate and up to date
Not kept for longer than is necessary
Processed in line with your rights
Secure
More
information can be found via http://www.ico.gov.uk/
5.
Access to your personal information
You have the right to request a copy of the personal information this website
holds about you and to have any inaccuracies corrected. (We charge £10
for information requests.)
Please
address requests via email in
the first instance.
6. Users 16 and under
If you are aged 16 or under, please get your parent/guardian's permission beforehand
whenever you provide personal information to this website.
If you haven't got this consent you are not allowed to provide us with personal
information.
7) Registration with the Information Commissioner's Office
webcumbria.co.uk,
which operates this website, is registered under the Data Protection Act
1998 as holding data for 2 purposes:
a) Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations
b) Administration of Membership Records
More information can be found via http://www.ico.gov.uk/
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