Privacy Statement

Here at Blackpool and The Fylde College we treat the privacy of your data with the utmost respect. You can use this site anonymously if you wish, there is no requirement on the user to " log in". Your data is only recorded when you submit information to us via one of the on line contact procedures. In addition we collect personal details if you fill in a paper form to apply for a College course or to apply to become a member of College staff. We want to reassure you that we take the collection, use and retention of your personal information seriously. Blackpool and The Fylde College holds and uses personal information in accordance with all current UK legislation relating to data protection, and complies with the Data Protection Act 1998.

What information do we collect?

Depending on the features of the website that you wish to use, we may ask you for details such as your name, address, telephone number, email address and other relevant items of information. For example, if you are applying for a course or a job at college, we ask only for the details that we need to be able to process your application.The College also receives and records information on server logs from your browser, including your IP address and the page(s) you requested, but this information cannot identify you personally.

How do we Use this Information ?

We will use your personal information to provide you with the services, products or information you have requested and for administration purposes. We may need to share your information with our service providers, associated organisations and agents for these purposes. We may also need to disclose your information if required to do so by law.

Your Consent

By providing us with your personal data, you consent to the collection and use of any information you provide in accordance with the above purposes and this privacy statement. You also consent to our transferring your information to countries or jurisdictions which do not provide the same level of data protection as the UK, if necessary for the above purposes. If we do make such a transfer, we will, if appropriate, put a contract in place to ensure your information is protected.

Your Right of Access

You have the right to ask for a copy of the information we hold about you (for which we may charge a small fee) and to have any inaccuracies in your information corrected. For more information go to the freedom of information section

Changes

If your personal details change, please help us to keep your information up to date by notifying us. We reserve the right to amend this privacy statement. If we do so, we will post notice of the change on our website and you will be deemed to have accepted such changes.

Extended Information about our Organisation and Web Site

Our principal activity is: Education

Our privacy policy covers all campuses and activities of Blackpool the & Fylde College and its Web site:

• Organisation Name: Blackpool and The Fylde College
• Address: Ashfield Road
• City/Town, Post Code: Blackpool FY2 0HB
• County: Lancashire
• Country: England
• Data Controller: Blackpool and The Fylde College
• College Web Site: http://www.blackpool.ac.uk/