Privacy and data protection policy

We are committed to protecting your personal data and complying with the Data Protection Act 1998 and associated legislation. This policy outlines the type of information that is collected by us on this website, how we use and protect it.

Our data collection principles

• We collect data to inform visitors of ECP developments and we only do this if you opt-in to receive future communications

• We keep collected data in a secure database. If you have opted in to receive future communications from us, we retain your data for this function

• We won't pass your data on to 3rd parties under any circumstances

• We comply with the UK Data Protection Act and EU regulations. If you have an issue with our data collection policies, please contact us. If you are unsatisfied with our response, contact the UK Data Commissioner.

The data we collect and why

Personal data and its uses

When referring to "personal data", we mean information we collect from you, from which you may be personally identified. This will only include your email address. We will not collect any personal data from your visits to our site unless you provide this information voluntarily.

When you supply personal data to us through this website, it will be clear what we plan to use the data for and we will seek your permission for such use and only use in the capacity described.

Web tags

Our website pages contain electronic JavaScript code snippets known as web tags that allow us to count users who have visited these pages. Web tags collect only limited information which includes a cookie number, time and date of a page view, and a description of the page on which the web tag resides. These web tags do not carry any personally identifiable information and are only used to track the effectiveness of the website. Because web tags are the same as any other content request included in the request for a web page, you can not opt-out or refuse them.

Cookies

This website uses session cookies; these don't remain on your machine after you have ended your session. These are to enable the site to work and to collect data on the sequence of pages you visit, which we use to optimise the site navigation.

Log files

Visits to our websites, like virtually all websites, are recorded in our log files. Log files record the pages you read and the files you download. We use this information to optimise our site rather than to collect any personal data.

How to unsubscribe from further communication

Please send us an email stating “unsubscribe” in the subject line

Contact points

If you wish to ask any data protection questions or raise any data protection issues with us, please contact us.

Cookie Policy

Since 2011, the law states that cookies on websites can only be used with your specific consent. This website uses cookies in the operation of the site in a number of areas.

What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small file of data, often incorporating a unique identifier that is sent to your computer or mobile phone browser from a website's computer. This data file stores the information you provide us with and in doing so enables us to 'remember' you on repeat visit, effectively letting you move around the site without having to keep reintroducing yourself. Most browsers accept cookies automatically, but you can set your browser to prevent this. If your browser’s preferences allow it, each website or third party service provider is able to send a cookie to your browser. However, to protect your privacy, your browser only allows these websites or third party service providers to access cookies already sent to you, not the cookies sent to you by other sites or other third party service providers. 

How does the ECP website use cookies?

This website does not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information about you as a user of the site.

This website does use a number of independent measurement companies. They gather information regarding the visitors to this website on our behalf using cookies, log file data and code which is embedded on our website. ECP uses this type of information to help improve the services it provides to its users.This website strictly requires that third parties do not use any of this type of information for their own business or other purposes.

Third party cookies

This website does contain hyperlinks to websites owned and operated by third parties. These third party websites have their own privacy policies, including cookies, and we urge you to review them. They will govern the use of any personal information you submit or which is collected by cookies whilst visiting these websites.

We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the privacy practices of such third party websites and your use of such websites is at your own risk.

How to manage cookie

A comprehensive audit of the site in terms of the main cookies that this website sets (and what each is used for) has been carried out. As a result of this we have compiled a list of these cookies to enable you to opt out if you wish.  The following table summarises the cookies used:
 

You, as a user of this website, have the ability to accept or decline any of the cookies on the site. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline some or all cookies if you prefer. 

How to change your cookie settings

If you wish to decline cookies, please select the browser you are using from the list below and follow the instructions below for your preferred browser to prevent cookies being served to you during your visit. (All browsers were the latest and most up to date version at the time of publishing (March 2013).

If you're not sure of the type and version of web browser you use to access the Internet:

For PCs: click on 'Help' at the top of your browser window and select the 'About' option

For Macs: with the browser window open, click on the Apple menu and select the 'About' option

Google Chrome for PC

1. Click on the wrench icon on the upper right hand side of the toolbar
2. Click 'Settings' on the left hand panel
3. Click on 'Show advanced setting', locate the 'Privacy' section, and select the 'Content settings' button
4. Now select 'Block sites from setting any data'

Microsoft Internet Explorer for PC

Internet Explorer has various cookie settings in which you can block cookies to a different degree.  To block all cookies:

1. Click on the cog icon at the top right-hand side of the toolbar
2. Select 'Internet options' , then click on the 'Privacy' tab
3. Select the top setting 'Block All Cookies to ensure all cookies are disabled

Mozilla Firefox for PC

1. Click on the orange 'Firefox' tab at the top left-hand corner
2. Select 'Options'
3. Click on the 'Privacy' tab
4. Next to the words ‘Firefox will’ is a drop down menu, click that and select ‘Use custom settings for history’.
5. This will load some extra options beneath. To prevent cookies from being used uncheck the box that says ‘Accept cookies from sites’.

Safari for PC

1. Open Safari
2. Click the settings icon, which looks like a cog, at the top right hand side of the toolbar
3. Click ‘Preferences’, which is near the bottom of the page
4. Choose the ‘Privacy’ tab
5. Select Block cookies: Always

Safari for Mac

1. Click on 'Safari' at the top of your browser window and select the 'Preferences' option
2. Click on 'Security' then 'Accept cookies'
3. Select the 'Never'

Opera

1. Open Opera
2. Click the ‘Opera’ icon at the top left hand side of the browser
3. Select ‘Settings’ and then ‘Preferences…’
4. Click on the ‘Advanced’ tab and choose ‘Cookies’ from the panel on the left hand side
5. To block all cookies, select ‘Never accept cookies’. To block third-party cookies select ‘Accept only cookies from the site I visit’
6. Press ‘Ok’

All other browsers

Please consult your documentation or online help files.

Further information about cookies

If you'd like to learn more about cookies in general and how to manage them, visit www.aboutcookies.org (please note that we can't be responsible for the content of external websites).