Privacy & Cookies Policy - The Science and Information (SAI) Organization

This Policy sets out how The Science and Information (SAI) Organization uses and protects any information collected or given by you when you access and use any website owned, operated or controlled by The Science and Information (SAI) Organization. The Science and Information (SAI) Organization respects the privacy rights of its users and recognises the importance of protecting the information provided by its users and collected about their visits to this Website. The Science and Information (SAI) Organization has adopted this Policy that guides how it collects, stores and uses the information provided and collected. Please read this Policy carefully as, once you use this Website, you will be deemed to have read and accepted it.

This Policy was last updated on and is effective from 11 March 2014.

The Science and Information (SAI) Organization may change this Policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page regularly to ensure that you are happy with any changes made. If you use this Website after any such change has been made, you will be deemed to have read and accepted the change.

Information collection, security and use

The Science and Information (SAI) Organization collects information from its users at several different points on this Website. This information is used for customer service purposes and The Science and Information (SAI) Organization also collects usage data so that it can customise this Website according to individual selections (see ‘Cookies’ below).

Save where otherwise stated, The Science and Information (SAI) Organization is the controller of the personal data collected from this Website. In accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998, The Science and Information (SAI) Organization follows strict security procedures in the storage and disclosure of personal data which users provide to it, to prevent unauthorised access. Save where it has a user's express consent, it will not sell, share, or rent this information to others, except that: (i) it may make the information available to other companies within its group; and (ii) where you have subscribed (or previously subscribed) to a journal published by The Science and Information (SAI) Organization in partnership with another party, The Science and Information (SAI) Organization may make this information available to the relevant partner for administration and marketing purposes.

Registration

In order to receive and/or access some services, users have to complete a registration form. During registration, a user is required to give contact information (such as name and e-mail address). This information may be used by The Science and Information (SAI) Organization to contact the user about the services for which they have expressed interest and also about other goods, services and features The Science and Information (SAI) Organization believes that the user will find interesting. In particular, The Science and Information (SAI) Organization will occasionally send registered users of the Websites set out below emails on behalf of carefully selected third parties in relation to third party goods, services and features which are related to the subject matter of the relevant Website. The Science and Information (SAI) Organization will not sell, rent or share users’ contact details with such third parties.

It is optional for the user to provide demographic information and unique identifiers, but it is encouraged so that The Science and Information (SAI) Organization can provide a more personalised experience. If a user chooses not to provide such information then they will not be able to access parts of this Website and/or will not be able to use all the services offered by this Website. A user may contact The Science and Information (SAI) Organization about use of their personal information, edit it and/or tell The Science and Information (SAI) Organization not to use it in certain ways by sending an e-mail message to [email protected].

Cookies

What are Cookies?

This Website may place small text files, called cookies, on your computer to distinguish you from other users of this Website. These cookies monitor how you use this Website so that The Science and Information (SAI) Organization can make improvements, and are also used to give you the best user experience (for example by remembering your login details so that you do not have to enter them each time). Some cookies may also be placed by third parties, for example Facebook and Google, if you use their services via this Website to monitor how you use their services and also to target relevant advertising to you when you visit other websites on which they advertise.

In most cases, cookies do not contain personally identifiable data.

What cookies may be placed?

• Strictly necessary cookies (Type 1): these cookies are essential in order to enable you to move around this Website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of this Website. Without these cookies, certain services you have asked for cannot be provided.
• Analytical/performance cookies (Type 2): these cookies allow The Science and Information (SAI) Organization to recognise and count the number of visits to this Website and to see how visitors move around this Website when they are using it, so that we can improve how this Website works. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information.
• Functionality cookies (Type 3): these cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience; for example, your user name, language or region.
• Targeting cookies (Type 4): these cookies are placed by third parties to collect information about your browsing habits when you elect to use their services, in order to make advertising relevant to you and your interests.

The Science and Information (SAI) Organization is not responsible for the use of cookies by third parties, and users are encouraged to read the privacy statements of those third party service providers before using their services. Links to third party privacy statements can be found in the The Science and Information (SAI) Organization Cookie Directory.

How do I opt-out of cookies?

Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org. You should note that deleting certain cookies may prevent you from accessing certain parts of this Website and/or may affect your user experience.

To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, and not just this Website, visit: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Links and third parties

This Website may contain links to third party websites and services. Please be aware that The Science and Information (SAI) Organization is not responsible for the privacy practices of any third parties. It encourages its users to read the privacy statements of these third party websites and services. This Policy applies solely to information collected by this Website.

Surveys and contests

From time-to-time this Website may request information from users via surveys or contests. Participation is completely voluntary and the user therefore has a choice whether or not to disclose any information requested.

Information requested may include contact information (such as name and delivery address) and demographic information. Contact information will be used to notify the winners and award prizes. Survey information will be used for the purposes of monitoring or improving the functionality of this Website.

Correcting/updating personal data

If a user's personal data changes (such as their postcode), or if a user no longer desires The Science and Information (SAI) Organization's service, The Science and Information (SAI) Organization will correct, update or remove that user's personal data provided to it if they are notified by the user. This can usually be done by the user within any personalisation options of this Website (where applicable) or by sending an email to [email protected].

Notification of changes

If The Science and Information (SAI) Organization decides to change this Policy, it will make the updated version available via this Website so its users are always aware of what information it collects, how it uses it and under what circumstances, if any, it discloses it. If, at any point, it decides to use personal data in a manner different from that stated at the time it was collected, it will notify users. Users will have a choice as to whether or not The Science and Information (SAI) Organization uses their information in this different manner. The Science and Information (SAI) Organization will use information in accordance with this Policy.

Your privacy is important to us

If a user would like to ensure that they are not contacted by The Science and Information (SAI) Organization with any promotional marketing information as a result of having accessed this Website, they should contact The Science and Information (SAI) Organization at [email protected], stating the name of this Website in the subject line of the e-mail.

Please note that, if a user is a subscriber to an The Science and Information (SAI) Organization product or service, and/or a member of The Science and Information (SAI) Organization, sending such an e-mail will not affect any existing contract and The Science and Information (SAI) Organization shall continue to send the information covered by such a contract until the contractual relationship between The Science and Information (SAI) Organization and the user comes to an end.