Privacy policy statement
Envirowise is committed to employing best practice in all its activities.
Visitors to Envirowise's website can be assured that protection of privacy and confidentiality are given the highest consideration. All information collected is used to allow access to the download facilities of the site, to help us to process publication orders, to provide a more personalised online experience and improve the quality of our service.
All personal information is collected, held and used in strict compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003.
This privacy statement only covers the Envirowise website at http://www.envirowise.gov.uk. This statement does not cover sub-domains (of the form http://subdomain.envirowise.gov.uk or http://www.subdomain.envirowise.gov.uk) - such addresses are typically used by web-based applications which may take different approaches to registration or logging of users - nor to links within this site to other websites (see hyperlinks to third party websites).
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.
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Information collected by the Envirowise website
Unregistered users
We monitor user traffic patterns and site usage by collecting anonymous information from server log files. This information is purely statistical and cannot be used to identify an individual user. The information is used to help develop the design and layout of the website, analyse trends and gather broad information for aggregate use.
Registered users
In addition to server log files, we require registered users to provide contact information and general organisation details. This serves the following purposes:
- Allow publications to be mailed and emailed to the user
- Allow online registration to Envirowise events
- Provides an opportunity to understand the requirements of users and improve the site to their needs, whilst providing a more targeted service
- Provides statistical information to help assess the performance of the Envirowise programme
During registration users have the opportunity to opt in to receive communications from Envirowise and other government departments. If you are currently receiving communications and would prefer not to receive any more, please log in, then select 'Edit Profile' to access 'Your Details & Preferences' page where you can change your registration details and opt-out of future communications.
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Use of cookies
Cookies are small pieces of information that are stored by your browser on your computer's hard drive. Cookies do not give Envirowise access to your personal information, however once you have registered they will allow the database system to recognise your computer. Most Web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually change your browser to prevent that if you prefer.
Information on adjusting your cookie preferences on popular browsers can be found at the following websites:
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Security of personal information
Envirowise takes appropriate measures to safeguard the information it holds from unauthorised access or improper use. Specifically, personal information on its database is stored in an encrypted form. Envirowise continually reviews and up-dates its security procedures as new technologies become available and new activities are introduced.
As required by the UK Data Protection Acts of 1984 and 1998, we follow strict security procedures in the storage and disclosure of information which you have given us, to prevent unauthorised access.
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Integrity of data
Envirowise takes all reasonable measures to ensure that the information it holds is accurate, through the use of appropriate and reliable collection methods.
Individuals may request details of all personal information held by Envirowise so as to contest inaccurate or incomplete data, verify the information and have it corrected it as appropriate.
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