This statement sets out our policy in relation to the holding and using of information, which we may obtain from you in the course of your use of this site.

If you have opted to provide us with personal information we may use this information to send you updates as part of our updates service, to administer website links on this site and to contact you by email to provide you with details about our services and any other information which we believe may be of interest to you. 

It is intended that by providing personal information about yourself to us you consent to their use for the above purposes. If you do not want us to use your information in this way please contact us.   

Privacy Policy

We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected.   This privacy policy explains how we use the information we collect about you, how you can instruct us if you prefer to limit the use of that information and procedures that we have in place to safeguard your privacy.   

• The information we collect and how we use it.     

When you register for our general service (email alerts) we need to know your email address. When you register for the members service we ask for: name, address, telephone number, name of organisation, email address and reasons for wanting access to the members area. 

We gather this information to assess applications for membership against criteria for membership. The relevant information is then used by us, our agents to provide you with information about site updates or  access to the members area) and to communicate with you on any matter relating to community safety in Derbyshire.  

We may also use aggregate information and statistics for the purposes of monitoring website usage in order to help us develop the website and our services and may provide such aggregate information to third parties.   These statistics will not include information that can be used to identify any individual.   

We may also wish to provide you with information about special features of our website or any other service or products we may think may be of interest to you.   If you would rather not receive this information, please send a blank email message to admin@derbyshireaces.org.uk.    

We may also want to provide you with the latest information from third parties we think may be of interest to you.   If you would rather not receive this information, please send an email to admin@derbyshireaces.org.uk

• Our use of cookies and other information gathering technologies   

A Cookie is: 
A very small text file placed on your hard drive by a Web Page server. It is essentially your identification card, and cannot be executed as code or deliver viruses. It is uniquely yours and can only be read by the server that gave it to you. 

A Cookie's Purpose is: 
To tell the server that you returned to that Web page. 

How SaferDerbyshire uses Cookies

Cookies are used in conjunction with server side sessions when a registered user logs onto the members section.

If You Want to Control Which Cookies You Accept:
You can order your browser to accept all cookies or to alert you every time a cookie is offered. Then you can decide whether to accept one or not. 

If you're using Internet Explorer 6.0:
1. Choose Tools,  then
2. Internet Options.
3. Click the Privacy tab,
4. Default setting is medium. Move the slider to determine which setting you prefer.
5. You can also click on Advanced for specialised cookie treatment.

If you're using Internet Explorer 5.0:
1. Choose Tools, then
2. Internet Options.
3. Click the Security tab,
4. Click Internet, then Custom Level.
5. Scroll down to Cookies and choose one of the two options.

If you're using Internet Explorer 4.0:
1. Choose View, then
2. Internet Options.
3. Click the Advanced tab,
4. Scroll down to the yellow exclamation icon under Security and choose one of the three options to regulate your use of cookies. 

In Internet Explorer 3.0, you can View, Options, Advanced and click on the button that says Warn Before Accepting "Cookies." 

If you're using Netscape Communicator 4.0:
On your Task Bar, click:
1. Edit, then
2. Preferences, then
3. click on Advanced.
4. Set your options in the box labeled "Cookies". 

How to See Cookies You've Accepted:

If you're using Internet Explorer 6.0
On your task bar, click:
1. Tools, then
2. Internet Options.
3. Under the tab General (the default tab) click
4. Settings, then 
5. View Files.  
  
If you're using Internet Explorer 5.0 
On your task bar, click:
1. Tools, then
2. Internet Options.
3. Under the tab General (the default tab) click
4. Settings, then 
5. View Files. 

If you're using Internet Explorer 4.0 
On your task bar, click:
1. View, then
2. Internet Options.
3. Under the tab General (the default tab) click
4. Settings, then 
5. View Files. 

Internet Explorer 3.0
On your Task Bar, click:
1. View, then
2. Options, then 
3. Advanced, then
4. View Files. 

Netscape Communicator 4.0: 
Netscape bundles all cookies into one file on your hard drive. You'll need to find the file, which it calls Cookie.txt on Windows machines. 

How to See the Code in a Cookie:
Just click on a cookie to open it. You'll see a short string of text and numbers. The numbers are your identification card, which can only be seen by the server that gave you the cookie.

• How we protect your information   

The internet is not a secure medium.   However we have put in place various security procedures as set out in this policy.   

Members Access Area 

Only the highest-level administrator of the NEP Content Management Operating System (CMOS) can access USER details. All Personal Data is stored in a SQL database, ensuring that: 

a)     The file cannot be downloaded, and 

b)     It is stored securely 

The user can change some of their own details via the ‘My Details’ section of the Members Access Area. 

Email Alert Registrations 
 
Only the highest-level administrator of the NEP Content Management Operating System (CMOS) can access USER details where they can be deleted if requested. 

The users themselves can also delete their own information from the list using the front end of the website. 

No cookies or sessions are used by the front end user when submitting and removing their own email from the newsletter list. 

This data is also stored in a SQL database providing superior efficiency and security. 

We also keep your information confidential and have in place internal procedures to cover the storage, access and disclosure of your information.  

• Updating your details   

If any of the information that you have provided to DCC changes, for example if you change your email address, please let us know the correct details by sending an email to admin@derbyshireaces.org.uk   

• Your consent 

By submitting your information you consent to the use of that information as set out in this policy.   

If we change our privacy policy we will post the changes on this page, and may place notices on other pages of the website, so that you may be aware of the information we collect and how we use it at all times. 

We will also email you should we make any changes so that you may consent to our use of your information in that way.   Continued use of the service will signify that you agree to any such changes.   

•  How to contact us 

We welcome your views about our website and our privacy policy.   If you would like to contact us with any queries or comments please send an email to admin@derbyshireaces.org.uk