Privacy and Cookie Policy
This page contains the information gathering and use policies adopted by GGFS in connection with this web site (the “Site”) and any marketing campaigns, including by email (the “Emails”). These policies are subject to periodic review and any changes will be included within this section of the site.
GGFS is not responsible for the privacy policies of third party web sites to which links are provided.
Collection of information
IP addresses of visitors are logged for administration purposes. The IP address indicates the location of your computer on the Internet. This information may be aggregated to provide statistical information about the users of our Site and recipients of our Emails.
On our Site no individual user will be identifiable from such information, which is used to ensure the Site reflects the needs of users. IP addresses are not used to track your session and are not linked to anything personally identifiable. GGFS does not require registration for access to the Site.
For our Emails, individuals are identifiable for the purpose of marketing our services and providing details of seminars/events.
It will be clear when personal information is being collected.
Personal information is generally collected for the following purposes:
- so we can deliver requested materials or information
- if you submit an online form
- if you submit a CV to GGFS.
Cookies and tracking system
This site use cookies. Cookies contain information that is transferred to your computer’s hard drive. They help us to improve our site and to deliver a better and more personalised service. They enable us:
(a) To estimate our audience size and usage pattern and accumulate and analyze anonymous, aggregate statistical information;
(b) To assess which features of our site are being accessed so we can improve our site and better deliver content and products of interest to you;
(c) To speed up your searches;
(d) To track your return visits to our site;
You may refuse to accept cookies by activating the setting on your browser which allows you to refuse the setting of cookies.
When you first visit this website, you will see a message informing you about cookies. If you click the ‘Hide this message’ button, a cookie will be set which records your preference.
If you accept our cookies, please note that they will remain in your computer for five years unless you delete them.
Use of information
Information is used only for the specific purpose for which it was provided except where you explicitly select to receive other information from GGFS. When requesting material or asking someone to contact you, you will have the option to request other information that may be of interest.
Accuracy of information
GGFS assumes responsibility for keeping an accurate record of personal data once you have submitted the information, but not for confirming the on-going accuracy of your personal information. You can notify us if this information is no longer accurate and GGFS will amend it.
Provision of information to third parties
Information is normally only provided to a third party if it is required to deal with your enquiry, but there may be other circumstances where GGFS is required to provide information as a result of legal process.
GGFS does not undertake marketing activities for third parties, nor does it provide information to third parties for their own marketing purposes. The only third party we are connected with if GGFS.
Retention of information
Information is kept for as long as is necessary to fulfil your request or deal with your job application.
Security of information
The data controller collecting the information described in this statement is GGFS. Once we have received your information, we will use strict procedures and security features to try to prevent unauthorised access. All information relating to our clients is stored on a secure server that is not accessible via the Internet.
If you have any questions about this privacy statement please email us via our online contact form.
Changes to our policy
Any changes we may make to our privacy policy in the future will be posted on this page
