Mar 17, 2010:
AGM moved to May.
Apr 21, 2010:
Enforcement.
May 19, 2010:
AGM & Members Day.
Jun 16, 2010:
Site Visit.
SHEF(S) are committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains our online information practices and the various measures taken to protect your privacy and security.
Data Protection
SHEF(S) complies with both the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Directive on Privacy and Electronic Communications 2002/58/EC. We also implement our own best practice methodology. This goes further than existing legislation and is designed to ensure that personal data is always treated ethically.
Information Collection
Personal information is only exchanged if you decide to contact us. This will include your name; email address, and any other data within the contents of the submission form e.g. company name, postcode etc.
Only SHEF(S) has access to your information. We will use it for reply purposes and to keep you up to date with events applicable to you. Replies will typically take the form of an email or telephone call.
Your personal information will never be shared with third parties.
Use of Information
In addition to the above use, SHEF(S) also uses information acquired via this website to better understand how it is being used and how it can be improved. It is important to be aware that this type of information is aggregate data and does not identify individuals; examples of aggregate data include: number of visitors, page views etc.
These statistics are collected on a regular basis and may occasionally be communicated to selected business partners. Again it is stressed that no personal information is communicated that will allow individual identification.
Information Sharing
We will never share, sell or rent individual personal information to any third parties unless ordered by a court of law.
Cookies
A cookie is a piece of data stored on the users computer tied to information about the user. This website uses session cookies, so no personal information is stored and once you close your browser, the cookie is deleted automatically.
We use cookies on our website purely because they allows us to monitor usage of our website, e.g. how many unique visitors has our site attracted; and how often each page is being viewed.
Data Security
To prevent unauthorised access, maintain data accuracy and ensure the correct use of information, we have put in place appropriate physical, electronic and managerial procedures designed to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.
Further details of our security procedures can be obtained by emailing us with Data Security Information in the Subject line of your message.
Privacy Policy Updates
If we make any changes to our Privacy Policy, we will update this section of the website.
Last updated: January 2009.