Terms & Privacy

This website privacy policy describes how Children’s Parliament protects and makes use of the information you give the company when you use this website.

If you are asked to provide information when using this website, it will only be used in the ways described in this privacy policy.

This policy is updated from time to time. The latest version is published on this page.

If you have any questions about this policy, please email info@childrensparliament.org.uk or write to: Children’s Parliament, Summerhall, Edinburgh, EH9 1PL.


Introduction.

We gather and use certain information about website visitors to better understand our work’s audience.

If you elect to receive our occasional newsletter, we will only use the information you provide to contact you regarding our work. We will not share or sell this information. If you decide that you no longer wish to receive information, please contact info@childrensparliament.org.uk.


What data do we gather?

We use google analytics to better understand how visitors use our website. This information can include:

  • Demographic information, such as IP address.
  • Website usage data.

How do we use this data?

Collecting website usage data helps us to understand what our audience is interested in about our work. This enables us to deliver a better website experience.

Specifically, we may use this data:

  • For our internal records
  • To improve the service we provide
  • To customise the website for our audience.

Cookies.

Please visit our Cookie Policy page for information: https://www.childrensparliament.org.uk/cookies/


Controlling information about you.

If you have elected to receive information from us via our E-newsletter sign-up form, you can change your mind easily, via one of these methods:

  • Click unsubscribe option on our newsletter
  • Send an email to info@childrensparliament.org.uk
  • Write to us at: Children’s Parliament, Summerhall, Edinburgh, EH9 1PL

We will not lease, distribute or sell your personal information to third parties, unless we are compelled by law.

Any personal information we hold about you is stored and processed under our data protection policy, in line with the Data Protection Act 1998.


Security.

We will always hold your information securely.

To prevent unauthorised disclosure or access to your information, we have implemented physical and electronic security safeguards. These are reviewed regularly to ensure that they are up to date.

We also follow stringent procedures to ensure we work with all personal data in line with the Data Protection Act 1998.


Links from our website.

Our website contains links to other organisations and websites.

Please note that we have no control of websites outside of our www.childrensparliament.org.uk domain. If you choose to provide information to a website to which we link, we are not responsible for your information’s protection and privacy.

Please maintain vigilance when submitting data to any website. When in doubt, read a website’s data protection and privacy policies fully.


Data Storage and Retention Policy

Please find our policy regarding data forms and the retention of information below: