The purpose of this statement is to inform users of this website about our policy on information gathered when members log on to the site. Connect operates an automatic monitoring system which automatically collects data about which pages on our website have been accessed and when. It is not linked to any personal data, so browsing is anonymous. This information helps us understand how our site is being used and which areas are the most popular.
 
Information which can identify your personal details can only be collected on our website if you choose to provide it. This information may be in the form of, for example, joining the union online or updating your membership or direct debit details online. Information may also be collected through optional surveys.

Any information you provide will be held securely and in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. Your personal details will not normally be disclosed to third parties. In some clearly defined circumstances, however, we may need to disclose your personal details to a third party so that they can provide a service you have requested, or fulfil a request for information. Any information about you that we pass to a third party will be held securely by that party, in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998, and used only to provide the services or information you have requested.

We may use your details to contact you with current and future information about our work, events, campaigns, activities and services or any other features of Connect described on the website. However, you will always have the opportunity to opt out of receiving further information by either emailing union@connectuk.org or contacting our Membership team on 020 8971 6000.

You have a right to request a copy of your personal details at any time to check the accuracy of the information held. If you wish to do this, please write to Connect, 30 St George's Road, London SW19 4BD.

Cookies

The union does not use permanent cookies on its web site. Cookies are pieces of data created when you visit a site, and contain a unique, anonymous number. They are stored in the cookie directory of your hard drive, and expire at the end of your session. Cookies do not contain any personal information about you and cannot be used to identify an individual user. If you choose not to accept the cookie, this will not affect your access to the majority of facilities available on our website. Although your browser may be set up to allow the creation of cookies, you can specify that you be prompted before a site puts a cookie on your hard disk, so that you can decide whether to allow or disallow the cookie. Alternatively, you can set your computer not to accept any cookie.

Linking to another site from Connect's website

Our website contains links to third party sites, for whose content and privacy policies we are not responsible. If you do find a link to a site whose content you find unacceptable, please inform us so that we can review our link to the site. Email union@connectuk.org

Changes to this privacy policy

If this privacy policy changes in any way, we will place an updated version on this page. Regularly reviewing this page ensures that you are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it and under what circumstances, if any, we will share it with other parties.