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Website privacy policy

This Privacy Policy sets out the data processing practices carried out through the use of the Internet and any other electronic communications networks by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (“NMC”) including at www.nmc-uk.org (the “Website”). It forms part of the Website terms of use. If you have any requests concerning your personal information or any queries with regard to these practices please contact us at foi&dparequest@nmc-uk.org.

For more information about how the NMC uses personal data, refer to our Data Protection policy.

1. Information collected

We collect personal information from visitors and registered users to the Website through the use of online forms and questionnaires and every time you e-mail us your details.

2. Use of personal information

We process personal information collected via the Website for the purposes of:

2.1 providing and personalising our services;

2.2 dealing with your inquiries and requests;

2.3 administering registered user records;

2.4 maintaining information as a reference tool or general resource;

2.5 responding to job applications;

2.6 providing registration services for events; and

2.7 providing you with information about our services.

You may subscribe to our email newsletters to receive information about our activities. You may opt out of receiving our email newsletters by sending an email to newsletters@nmc-uk.org.

We may also use and disclose information in aggregate (so that no individuals are identified) for marketing and strategic development purposes.

3. Use of cookies

Our website uses cookies. A cookie is a small piece of information sent by a web server to a web browser, which enables the server to collect information from the browser. Find out more about the use of cookies on http://www.allaboutcookies.org.

Our website uses the ASP.NET session cookie. We also use Google analytics cookies for collecting statistics about the use of our website. The statistics we collect are anonymous and in aggregate form and are not used to identify you personally.

Our website also uses third party cookies where we embed content or use functionality from other websites. Examples of third party cookies which we use include those from Addthis.com, Eventbrite, Facebook , Twitter and YouTube.We do not have any control over the setting of these third party cookies. You should check the relevant third party website for more information about these.

The NMC is reviewing its use of cookies and is seeking to remove cookies or find an alternative solution where possible.

By continuing to use our website you agree to accept cookies used on our website. However, if you prefer not to use cookies, most browsers allow you to turn off cookies or to receive a warning before a cookie is stored on your computer hard drive. Please refer to your browser instructions or help screen to learn more about how to do this.

Should you decide to disable any cookies we place on your computer you may not be able to use certain services or facilities on the website or you may find that your use of the website is restricted.

4. Disclosures

We will only disclose personal information to government bodies, law enforcement agencies and suppliers we engage to process personal information on our behalf.

5. Other websites

The Website may contain links to other websites which are outside our control and are not covered by this Privacy Policy. If you access other websites using the links provided, the operators of these websites may collect personal information from you which will be used by them in accordance with their privacy policy which may differ from ours.

6. Access right

You have the right to request access to the personal information that the NMC holds about you and to ask for information about the purposes for which your personal information is used. To exercise this right or request further information please use the Data Protection request form on our website, email us at foi&dparequest@nmc-uk.org or write to us at Records and Archives, Nursing and Midwifery Council, 23 Portland Place, London, W1B 1PZ.

7. Internet based transfers

Given that the Internet is a global environment, using the Internet to collect and process personal information necessarily involves the transmission of data on an international basis. Therefore, by browsing the Website and communicating electronically with us, you acknowledge our processing of personal information in this way. However, we will endeavour to protect all personal information collected through the Website in accordance with strict data protection standards.

8. Changes to this privacy policy

From time to time we may update this Website privacy policy. When we do we will publish the changes on the Website. If you do not agree to these changes, please do not continue to use the website. If material changes are made to this website privacy policy, we will notify you by e-mail or by placing a prominent notice on the Website.

 

Created date :

31/03/2010

Modified date :

13/08/2012