Haldane Youth Services Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us.
Personal data relates to a living individual who can be identified from that data. Identification can be by the information alone or in conjunction with any other information in the data controller’s possession or likely to come into such possession. The processing of personal data is governed by [the General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679] (the “GDPR”)
Haldane Youth Services is the owner of this website and controls how your personal data is processed and for what purposes.
If after reviewing this policy you have any questions or privacy concerns please send an e-mail to: info@haldaneyouthservices.org.uk or write to:
Haldane Youth Services
Annexe Building Old Jamestown Primary
Main Street Jamestown
Alexandria
West Dunbartonshire
G83 8PN
It is Haldane Youth Services policy to respect your privacy regarding any information we may collect from you across our website, https://haldaneyouthservices.org.uk and other sites we own and operate.
We only ask for personal information when we truly need it to provide a service to you. We collect it by fair and lawful means, with your knowledge and consent. We also let you know why we’re collecting it and how it will be used.
We only retain collected information for as long as necessary to provide you with your requested service. What data we store, we’ll protect within commercially acceptable means to prevent loss and theft, as well as unauthorised access, disclosure, copying, use or modification.
We don’t share any personally identifying information publicly or with third-parties, except when required to by law.
Our website may link to external sites that are not operated by us. Please be aware that we have no control over the content and practices of these sites, and cannot accept responsibility or liability for their respective privacy policies.
You are free to refuse our request for your personal information, with the understanding that we may be unable to provide you with some of your desired services.
Your continued use of our website will be regarded as acceptance of our practices around privacy and personal information. If you have any questions about how we handle user data and personal information, feel free to contact us.
Use of 'cookies'
- Our websites uses cookies. 'Cookies' are small pieces of information sent by an organisation to your computer and stored on your hard drive to allow that website to recognise you when you visit. They collect statistical data about your browsing actions and patterns and do not identify you as an individual.
- It is possible to switch off cookies by setting your browser preferences. Turning cookies off may result in a loss of functionality when using our websites.
What types of cookies are used on this site?
1. Preference Cookie – At your request, we may place a cookie to remember your preferences so that you do not need to re-enter your details (country/age and language preferences) on our gateway page. This is not suitable if you share your computer with someone else.
2. Social Sharing – This is a cookie that identifies you with social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter and allows interaction between your activity on social networking sites and on our website through your direction, and makes your transition between the sites more seamless.
3. Site Analytics – We use Google Analytics to help analyse the use of our website. This analytical tool uses 'cookies', which are text files placed on your computer, to collect standard internet log information and visitor behaviour information in an anonymous form. The information generated by the cookie about website use (including your IP address) is transmitted to Google. This information is then used to evaluate visitors' use of the website and to compile statistical reports on website activity. To opt-out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
How do I disable/enable cookies?
You can accept or decline cookies by modifying the settings in your browser. However, you may not be able to use all the interactive features of our site if cookies are disabled.
There are several ways to manage cookies. Please refer to your browser instructions or help screen to learn more about these functions. For example, in Microsoft Edge, you can click the three dots on the top right of your browser and then go to settings/privacy. If you use different computers in different locations, you must ensure that each browser is adjusted to suit your cookie preferences.
Some modern browsers have a feature that will analyse website privacy policies and allow users to control their privacy needs. These are known as 'P3P' features (Privacy Preferences Platform).
Links to other websites
Our website contains links to other websites like our Funders and supporters partnerships of Haldane Youth Services, and we do not have any control over the content on these websites. Please read their Private Policy to see how they store 'cookies'. We cannot be responsible for the privacy policies and practices of other sites even if you access them using links from our website.
This policy is effective as of 1st October 2021
