Your Privacy on This Website
This page explains, in plain terms, what happens to your information when you visit and use this website. We aim to collect as little as possible, use it only for clear purposes, and give you control over it.
Information We Collect
We gather two kinds of information:
- Details you choose to share, such as your name and email address when you send us a message or sign up for updates.
- Details collected automatically, such as the type of device and browser you use, the pages you view, how long you stay, and a general idea of your location based on your connection.
How We Use It
Your information helps us to:
- reply to your questions and requests;
- understand which pages are useful and which need improving;
- keep the website running smoothly and spot problems early;
- send occasional updates, but only if you have asked for them.
We do not sell your personal information, and we never use it for anything you would not reasonably expect.
Cookies
Cookies are small files saved on your device that help a website remember things, such as your preferences or whether you have visited before. Some are needed for the site to work properly; others help us count visits and see how pages are used. You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time, although a few features may then work less smoothly.
Sharing With Others
We only share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the website, such as hosting or visitor statistics services. They may use it solely to carry out work on our behalf. We may also disclose information if the law requires it or to protect the safety of visitors and the website.
Keeping Your Data Safe
We use sensible safeguards, including secure connections and restricted access, to protect what we hold. No online system is completely risk-free, but we review our precautions regularly and keep information only for as long as it is genuinely needed.
Your Rights
You can ask us to:
- show you the personal information we hold about you;
- correct anything that is inaccurate;
- delete your information;
- stop or limit how we use it, including unsubscribing from emails.
You also have the right to raise a concern with your local data protection authority.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect new practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always appear on this page. For the wider rules that govern use of the site, please read our Terms of Use.
Get in Touch
If you have a question about your privacy or would like to make a request, email us at info@ncsi.org.uk or use the form on our Contact page. We will do our best to respond promptly.