privacy policy

This Privacy Policy sets out the data processing practices carried out through the use of the Internet by Progressio. Progressio subscribes to the Data Protection Act 1998 and is registered with the Information Commissioner with registration number Z6468565. This Privacy Policy applies only to the sections of the Progressio website which are maintained and managed by Progressio and does not apply to microsites or weblogs which are used by our partner organisations. 

If you have any requests concerning your personal information or any queries with regard to this Privacy Policy, please contact Graham Freer, Website Officer at graham@progressio.org.uk

What information do we collect from you?

We collect personal information through the use of on-line petitions and questionnaires and about the transactions you undertake through our website.

Like many organisations, we also collect personal information about your visit to our website through the use of cookies.  A cookie is an alphanumeric text file that is sent from a website and stored on your computer's hard drive by your web browser. Cookies allow a website to remember who you are for when you visit them again.  Cookies recognise you as a visitor and can help you with personalised information in filling out forms, for instance, or signing in.

Most browsers allow you to turn off the cookie function. Within Internet Explorer click on Tools>Internet Options> from the toolbar at the top of the window. Click on the Privacy tab and move the slider to determine the extent to which you wish to block cookies.  http://www.cookiecentral.com/ is a good place to look if you want more information.

How do we use your information?

We process personal information collected via our website for the purposes of:

• on-line petitions and questionnaires as stated in such petitions and questionnaires
• dealing with your enquiries and requests
• administering orders and accounts through our on-line bookshop
• trading in personal information (selling or exchanging information with like-minded organisations)
• administering membership records
• fundraising
• maintaining information as a reference tool or general resource

We use personal information solely for its intended purpose as stated at the time of gathering.

Who is collecting your information?

When you are on the Progressio website and are asked for personal information, you are sharing that information with Progressio alone unless stated otherwise.  An example of where a third party might be collecting your information is through our on-line bookshop where you are going through to World Pay plc and it is clear on the page when you are going through to the World Pay site.  Please refer to our on-line bookshop returns policy.

A further example of where a third party might be collecting your information is through our partner organisations' microsites.

With whom will we share your information?

We will only disclose personal information to third parties such as like-minded partner organisations and suppliers we engage to process data on our behalf.  We will not disclose any of your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or the law requires it.  We cannot be held responsible for the use of your personal information by third parties.

What are your access rights?

You have a right to access personal information that we hold about you.  To obtain a copy of the personal information we hold about you, please write to us at:

Nick Sireau
Director of Communications
Progressio
Unit 3 Canonbury Yard
190a New North Road
London N1 7BJ

What security arrangements are in place to protect the loss, misuse or alteration of your information?

When you give use personal information, we take steps to ensure your information is treated securely.  Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee 100% security on the Internet.  We cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us and you do so at your own risk. 

Who owns the copyright in the Progressio website?

The content of our website is the copyright of Progressio unless otherwise stated.

You may download, print, copy, send electronically or quote content from our website for personal and non-commercial use, or for non-commercial education or information purposes only. Please cite this website (http://www.progressio.org.uk/) as the source and credit Progressio and/or individual named authors.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the material on our website. However, neither Progressio nor individual named authors shall be liable for any errors or inaccuracies in the material on our website.

Will this Privacy Policy be amended?

We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy as and when we see fit and without prior notification.

Last updated: December 2005