Privacy Policy

GDPR Privacy Policy

This privacy policy sets out how 2BU Somerset uses and protects any information that you provide when you use this website.

2BU Somerset is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, please be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.
2BU Somerset may change this Privacy Policy from time to time. It is your responsibility to check the Privacy Policy regularly. You will be deemed to have accepted any amendments to the Privacy Policy if you continue to make use of the website after a change to the Privacy Policy has been made.


What we collect
We may collect the following information:

  • Name
  • Email Addresses
  • Date of Birth
  • Contact details
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What we do with the information we gather
Most website users will not need to provide any personal information. Those that we support or who join 2BU Somerset’s youth support groups will give further information to enable contact, providing support, review reporting and the 2BU member can determine how much information they provide. Sending an enquiry through the website will require contact information. We will use this information for purposes that are strictly necessary, this may include:

  • Responding to an enquiry you make through the website 
  • Internal record keeping
  • We may use the information to improve our services


Security
2BU Somerset is committed to ensuring the privacy of our users and the security of the data provided to us. 2BU Somerset regularly reviews processes and procedures to ensure we are up to date with the latest security practices and holds all data in line with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).


How we use cookies
A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer’s hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.
We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about web page traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to user’s needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.


Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.


Opting out of cookies
You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.


How to change your cookies settings

Internet explorer Click here to see how to change your cookie preference  

Chrome Click here to see how to change your cookie preferences 


Links to other websites
Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection the privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by tour privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.

Controlling your personal information
If you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for promotional purposes, you may change your mind at any time by emailing us at info@2bu-somerset.co.uk

We do not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so.
You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the General Data Protection Regulations GDPR. A small fee may be payable. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please e-mail info@2bu-somerset.co.uk 
If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please email us as soon as possible. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.
For any further information regarding the use of data by 2BU Somerset or any information on our current privacy efforts please contact us info@2bu-somerset.co.uk

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