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The site mangers are committed to creating a website that is easy
to use and is respectful of the users’ privacy. This Privacy
Policy explains how we use information we collect about you and
how you can instruct us if you prefer to limit the use of such information.
Registration is not required to post contributions to this site except
in the live chat area, when you will be asked for personally identifiable
information. If you choose to withhold such information where it is
expressly required, we may not be able to give you access to the discussion
area of the site.
We will need your email address if you feed back to us or ask us to
send you information.
We collect two types of information from you - information you submit to
us and information our site gathers automatically
By entering your details on any forms on site you confirm that the site managers
may use such information for our internal business purposes including monitoring
the use of the site and compiling statistics. If you do not wish for your
details to be used for this purpose you should not complete the registration
details. Nothing in this section affects your rights under the Data Protection Act 1998.
We will only collect personal information which you knowingly and willingly provide,
by for example sending emails or completing online forms. Your details will only be
used for the purpose for which you have provided them and will not be added to a
mailing list or used for any other purpose without your consent.
Usage tracking
We welcome everyone to search and use our site without charge. As you browse our website
we automatically gather and store the following information about your visit in so that
we can track the use of our website in order to make improvements:
The internet address of the website from which you linked to our site (i.e. the previous
site you visited before you came to us)
Your IP address (the Internet address of your computer not the e-mail address) and
other standard tracking data to evaluate which parts of our site you visit and how
long you stay there. This information is aggregated with tracking data from all site
visitors to measure the number of visits, average time spent on the web site, pages
viewed, etc.
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We use aggregated information to help us evaluate what are the most popular areas of
the site and to give us new ideas for content. Site use tracking data is never
associated with individually identifiable information that would reveal anything
personal about you.
Cookies
Like many other websites, this site may use standard technology known as 'cookies'
to collect information about how you use the site and to ensure that visits go
smoothly. Our cookies neither reveal nor contain any identifying or personal data.
Cookies can't read any information on your computer or interact with other cookies
on your hard drive.
If you do not want your browser to accept cookies, you can turn off the cookie acceptance
option in your browser settings. NOTE: Disabling cookie support will prevent this
site from functioning properly and you may not be able to utilise fully all of
its features and information.
Cookies can be either persistent or session-based. Persistent cookies are small
pieces of information sent to your browser by a website that you visit. They are
stored on your computer, contain an expiry date, and may be used to track your browsing
behaviour upon return to the issuing website. When you register on a website, cookies
allow the website to remember your information so you will not have to re-enter it the
next time you visit. You can set your browser to refuse cookies from any website you visit.
If you choose to do that you can usually still gain access to most, if not all of the site,
but you may not be able to conduct certain types of transactions (such as shopping) or take
advantage of some of the interactive elements offered.
Links
Any links to third party sites shown on our site may collect user information if you click
or follow their instructions. We do not control any data collected voluntarily or
involuntarily through these third party sites. You should investigate the privacy
policies of any such site if you have concerns about its collection and use of
user information.
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