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Privacy policy

Last updated: 18th Jun 2009 at 15:41

Manchester Development Education Project (DEP) respects each individual's right to personal privacy.  We will collect and use information through our Web site only in the ways disclosed in this statement.  This statement applies solely to information collected at DEP's Web site.

Part I.  Information Collection
DEP collects information through our Web site at several points.  We collect the following information about primary visitors: Name, email, key stage and postcode.

We may also collect [types of personally identifiable information] which our users divulge about other people, [such as referrals or gift purchases.] DEP does not actively market to children, and we never knowingly ask a child under 13 to divulge personal information.

We collect demographic data in order to improve the website performance.

We verify the accuracy of this information by [explain verification procedure].

We collect this information through [describe collection methods, such as registration forms, clickstream tracking, automatic logging files, and so on.  Describe what information is collected through each method].  The information is collected [voluntarily or involuntarily].   To receive our products and services, [type of information] is mandatory because [explain reason].  Other information we request is optional. 

We [do or do not] employ cookies. A cookie is a small text file that our Web server places on a user's computer hard drive to be a unique identifier. Cookies enable COMPANY NAME to track usage patterns and deliver customized content to users.  Our cookies [do or do not] have an expiration date. Our cookies [do or do not] collect personally identifiable information.  [If so, list what and why.] 
 

Part II.  Information Usage.
The information collected by DEP will be used for mailing lists.  Users who provide information will receive email newsletters. 

Registered users will  receive additional announcements from us about products, services, special deals, and a newsletter. Out of respect for the privacy of our users we present the option to not receive these types of communications.

The information we collect will not be used to create customer profiles based on browsing or purchasing history.  We will not supplement information collected at our Web site with data from other sources such as credit history to authorize purchases.

We offer links to other Web sites.  Please note: When you click on links to other Web sites, we encourage you to read their privacy policies.  Their standards may differ from ours.

Our Web site offers [chats, forums or message boards].  Please be advised that information posted in these venues becomes public knowledge. 

If our policy on information collection or uses changes, will advise you.

Part III.  Access to Information
DEP maintains the accuracy of our information by regularly checking it.  Users may access their own personal information and contact us about inaccuracies they may find.   Users may delete their information from our database by emailing the administrator.

Part IV. Problem Resolution
If problems arise, users may contact DEP by email.  We are committed to resolving disputes within 30 days or less.

Part V. Data Storage and Security
DEP protects user information with the following security measures: [describe security protocols, secure servers, firewalls, SSL encryption and other technology and procedures used to protect consumer privacy].