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 this website and states what is 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.
When using this website you may be asked to submit personal information about yourself (e.g. name, date of birth) in order to login and use our websites. You may also provide personal information about yourself in making use of the system. The service you will receive in return aims to support you, as a learner, to make your applications and provide guidance regarding your learning and career progression.
By entering your details in the fields requested, you enable the Local Authority and its service providers to supply you with the service and any information you request. Whenever you give such personal information, it will be treated in accordance with this policy. When using your personal information the Local Authority and its service providers will act in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
Personal information from visitors to this website is only collected if it is volunteered to us.
When you supply any personal information on this website 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.
Any information you provide on this website will only be used by the Local Authority, its partners and it’s service provider to provide the website and to support you in using it and it’s service. Your information may be used for the following purposes:
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. We may retain data for historical, statistical and research purposes. Where data is retained for these purposes, it is stored and processed appropriately in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
Your information will only be disclosed where we are obliged or permitted by law. We will only hold your personal information on this system for 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.
This site uses 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.
We require that you 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 this website, the Local Authority, its partners or service provider 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.
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.
You have the right to request a copy of the personal information your Local Authority or its partners hold about you and to have any inaccuracies corrected. An administration charge may be made for this service. Please address requests to S-cool Limited as the service provider to your Local Authority. S-cool Limited will forward your request directly to the Data Protection Officer at your Local Authority.
Data Protection Officer, S-cool Limited, 19-20 Elmdale Road, Tyndalls Park, Bristol BS8 1SG.