Privacy

This site makes some use of data that directly or indirectly identifies users.

Data that in some way identifies the user is gathered during interactions with the site in the following circumstances:

Computer Information

It is a necessary part of visiting any web site that the user's web browser provides the machine's identity (its IP address) to the web-server, so that the server can address the reply to the correct machine. In addition, the browser type and operating system are provided.

Navigation and Click-Stream Data

Browsing any website generates a trail of the pages that are visited and the time apparently spent displaying each page.

Data Storage, Use and Disclosure and Retention

All personal data described in the preceding sections is stored in transmission logs and archived for a period that is yet to be determined but is likely to be at least 12 months and quite probably 7 years.

The data is used by monitoring software and by staff involved in site operation, only for:

• website and system administration, including monitoring to prevent security breaches;
• customisation of the web site to the user's needs; and
• evaluation, research and development.

Identified data can only be re-disclosed to the user if the user provides the unique request session number. Identified data may be disclosed to a third party only in circumstances in which it is legally authorised, such as in the investigation of a criminal offence and in compliance with a search warrant or subpoena.

Answering questions on the forms made available on this site is voluntary and does not in any way affect your access to the site. Management staff will not disclose this feedback to any third party, other than as required by law.